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contents | F E B R U A R Y/ M A R C H 2 0 1 1
VOLUME 14 NUMBER 2

Designer of the Year Projects Projects

22 IN SUSPENSE NECKLACE Carol Wilcox Wells 40 NORTH STAR NECKLACE Glorianne Ljubich
Stitch this ingenious adjustable necklace with a double-sided bezel center-
piece, two bezeled-crystal drops, and an embellished square-stitch chain 44 BRILLIANT BUCKLE BRACELET Diane Dennis

26 GEOMETRIX NECKLACE Sherry Serafini 48 DIAMOND OF PEARLS PENDANT Trang Gordon

Bead-embroider this bold, geometrically inspired necklace—top off the
design with peyote stitch, netting, and stringing 52 MIRIAM BANGLE Jean Power

32 QUEEN OF DIAMONDS BRACELET Kelly Wiese 56 ROYAL DELTA COLLAR Susan B. Swanson
Use right-angle weave and peyote stitches—plus picot edging—to create the
repeating diamond shapes in this modern bracelet 58 CAMELOT CROSS BRACELET Carole Ohl

36 SHIMMERING SHELLS LARIAT Cynthia Rutledge 62 CAIRO COLLAR Lynn Davy

This lovely lariat-style necklace showcases engraved shell pendants that are
bezeled with peyote stitch and hang from crystal-studded chain 68 RUFFLED CHAIN BRACELET Laina Goodman

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W.O.R.D. What Our Readers Did

I was inspired by the Color Swirls bracelet by I was inspired to try Jean
Marcie Abney (June/July 2010). This project Campbell’s Golden Oak
was
w perfect because it uses one stitch (peyote) (August/September 2009), even
with only a few seed beads and thread. I did though free-form peyote isn’t
most of the beading for the three pieces quite my strength. The first leaf I
during
d my breaks at work. First, I made the made looked absolutely nothing
bracelet,
b following the pattern. I then made like the picture (or even like an
smaller
sm and larger circles for the earrings oak leaf, for that matter), but I
and necklace by altering the number of beads kept trying. Three leaves later, I got
ot
used in the first two rounds or by working the hang of it, and after attachingg
more rounds.
ro For the ends and clasp of the them to a herringbone rope and adding
necklace, I used a technique similar to Melinda a beaded toggle clasp, this beautiful
ful
f
Barta’s layering
layer method in Lacy Bouquet (June/ necklace is the result. Although I had
h trouble at
July 2010) to cconnect the circles to a twisted the start, this ended up being one of my favorite projects!
tubular-herringbone
tubular-herringb rope. KAYLYN SWEITZER/HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
AMANDA
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AMANDA HUFFAKER/
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As soon as I came across Melinda Barta’s Lacy I recently got out notes
Bouquet necklace (June/July 2010 issue), from classes I took with
I knew I had to make it. As luck would have it, David Chatt at Split Rock
I had chanced
c upon a red, black, and white and decided to play with
outfit
outf that exactly matched the lacy floral right-angle-weave varia-
motif of Melinda’s necklace. I intended
mo tions. I came up with this
to wear
w the necklace and outfit to a base that simply presents
crafter’s
cra retreat just a few days after itself as an empty palette,
I received
re the magazine. Despite just waiting to be filled with
forgetting
fo to bring the magazine with wonderful designs and
me,
me necessitating an improvised strap embellishments. I thought
idea,
ide I was able to finish the piece and I’d share this finished cuff,
wear
wea the whole ensemble as intended. which uses 12mm Swarovski
See more
m of my work at www buttons.
.badablingdesigns.com.
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contributors
Q: What valuable advice have you learned from another artist lately?
FEATURED DESIGNERS
LYNN DAVY. “I’ve learned tips from many other artists who have
helped me to conquer the beading fears that were holding me back.
Two in particular: I was scared of beadweaving with FireLine braided
beading thread because I found it unforgiving and hard to handle.
Then a workshop with Laura McCabe opened my eyes and taught
me what this thread can really do, and now I use it regularly and
enjoy the wider range of materials I can incorporate into my
beading. And I struggled with odd-count peyote until I discovered Cynthia Rutledge’s
‘step-up/step-down’ technique (see Cynthia’s Master Class, October/November 2006),
and now I have forgotten how to do odd-count any other way!”
TRANG GORDON. “A key thing I’ve learned about beading is
the importance of combining different colors and mixing different
types of beads. A design can be very simple and yet very stunning if
its colors and bead combinations are well chosen. Recently, I visited
several national parks, and those trips have given me new apprecia-
tion for the beautiful colors of nature. I hope to use those wonderful
colors that coexist so naturally on my next project.”
JANIS LOEHR. “Glass seed beads are greatly influenced by
things that surround them. Light, thread color, and nearby beads all
affect the perceived color of the glass. Also, a full tube of beads may
look very different in color as opposed to a few scattered on your
bead mat. String several combinations of beads on a needle or
thread to see how the various items react to one another.”
GLORIANNE LJUBICH. “After hearing Laura McCabe recom-
mend synthetic beeswax for thread conditioning, I tried it. She is so
right. It definitely helps with tension and keeps braided thread from
tangling about the same as other conditioners. NanC Meinhardt gave
me some of the best advice I have ever gotten from a bead artist re-
garding creating. She said, “When you think to yourself, ‘I wonder
what would happen if . . .’, just do it.”
JEAN POWER. “Advice and help comes in many forms, and
I am fortunate enough to have two pieces that have always stuck
with me. The first was from my dear friend Pat Trott, who, along
with lots of encouragement, taught me the basic skill every beader
needs: how to thread a needle! The second was from artist Onye
Ndika, who once wrote to me, ‘I believe that what makes us artists
is that we are passionate about birthing beauty from the works of
our hands.’”
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DESIGNERS OF THE YEAR
CYNTHIA RUTLEDGE. “I am inspired by the
work of artists, both known and unknown, from
many different mediums and time periods. Whether
the inspiration comes from admiring the masterful
details of the Tivoli Fountain in Rome, the amazing
mosaic sidewalks in Ephesus, Turkey, or a rare piece
of jewelry from ancient times—these artisans and
masters are unknowingly advising me with lessons
in color, structure, and design.”
SHERRY SERAFINI. “The most valuable advice
I’ve gotten this past year was to take the time to chill
out and just play and create what’s in my mind at the
moment. No questions, just do it. Traveling and in-
structing throughout the year can leave little time for
free ‘bead time.’ I now try to take one day a week to
turn off the phone and computer and just play with
my beads!”
CAROL WILCOX WELLS. “For many years I
have kept notebooks and filled them with all sorts
of beading ideas, like color combinations that I have
seen in magazine advertisements or a piece of metal
jewelry that could be interpreted into beadwork. But
mostly these books hold ideas that ‘come to me.’ I jot
down and draw my impression of the thought and
image for use at a later date. These books or journals
are a huge resource when my creative juices need
a boost.”
KELLY WIESE. “I am often inspired by vintage
costume jewelry. Lately I have been especially inspired
by the Juliana jewelry made by the DeLizza & Elster
company in the 1960s. I love all the rhinestones and
colors that were used to make this wonderful jewelry.
I find that many of the shapes can be easily translated
into seed-bead designs.”
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the challenge
Melinda Barta, Rosie Long, Allison Mackin, and Kristal Wick

What happens when you give four people matching sets of

materials to play with? We work with products we might not
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the rules: We use our favorites from the materials provided and,
where necessary, round out projects with our own materials.

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and assorted cubes, bicones, pearls, rounds, butterflies, coins, and pendants.

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kristal
A BIT OF BLING A DAY keeps the blues away. That’s
what I was thinking while making this challenge piece. While
I use Swarovski elements frequently and simply love their elegance
and versatility, the colors and shapes in this kit surprised me.
The color palette is very much out of my comfort zone, but since
I love to push myself as a designer, I challenged myself to use
as many of the elements as possible without going over the top.
I added some simple peyote-stitched connectors and TierraCast
textured rings. A simple lobster clasp makes the length adjustable.
The little splash of colored jump rings pulled the whole necklace
together, along with the teeny adorable butterfly beads.
allison
THE PEARLS IN THIS KIT have the most beautiful glow,
so I really wanted to showcase them in an ethereal-looking piece.
Double strands of pearls looked bold, but still elegant. The selection
of crystals was also spectacular. I immediately thought they could be
stitched into beautiful beaded beads like those used in The Party
Girl Necklace by Robin Cowart in the free eBook, How to Make Beads
from Beading Daily on beadingdaily.com. When I turned the beaded
beads on their sides, they looked like little flowers, so I embellished
around them to make them the focals of the necklace. Using a
watery-colored ombré ribbon to secure the necklace added a touch
of whimsy to offset the potential seriousness of the pearls.

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THE SOFT SHADES OF GREEN
AND PURPLE paired perfectly with my
teal metallic cylinder beads—but in my book
just about anything goes with this shade
of teal. In each of my four stitched ropes,
I incorporated cubes, bicones, rounds, and
pearls for added sparkle and interest. (See
how to add beads to herringbone ropes on
p. 66.) I stitched the ends with tubular
herringbone stitch to create tubes, which
when folded in half lie nice and flat like
tabs. The kit’s twisted, faceted coins were
perfect for the button-and-loop closure. It
was fun to discover that the look of the
finished cuff can be easily changed by giving
it a twist before closing the clasp.

Take a bow, Rosie!

After seeing some of Rosie’s inspiring beadwork, our editors
invited her to participate in this issue’s Challenge. We enjoyed
her creativity in combining the kit’s materials with bead
embroidery and beadweaving. See below for details on how
you, too, can submit a picture of your work and be
considered to win a Challenge kit.

rosie
FOR MY CHALLENGE PIECE, I was inspired
by nature, which I love. The bird is a high-domed button
that I encased with seed beads using peyote and netting
stitches. I also incorporated a beautiful sash pin from the
late-nineteenth century and added beads and Lucite flowers
to the center of it. The unique shape of the entire pendant
was the result of outlining the larger focal pieces with bead-
embroidered seed beads. I used fringe and free-form peyote
to create vines around the edges. I love how the fairy pendant
created by Bob Burkett looks as if she were holding the entire
necklace over her head. Beadwork inspires me, thrills me, and
challenges me!

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Want to try your hand at the Beadwork Challenge?
Simply e-mail a photograph of your best beaded creation to bead
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will choose one designer and mail the winner one of our upcoming
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 TECHNIQUES YOU CAN'T BEAD WITHOUT

stitch pro { NETTING }

Jean Campbell

TRIANGLE
Row 1: String beads in a multiple of 4,
then string 2 more. Pass back through
the second-to-last bead strung
(Photo 1).
Row 2: String 5 beads, skip 3 beads from
Row 1, and pass back through the next
bead; repeat across the row. Set up for
the next row by stringing 1 bead and
passing back through the last bead
exited and the last 3 beads added in
this row (Photo 2).
Row 3: String 5 beads and pass back
through the middle bead of the next
net added in the previous row; repeat
across (Photo 3). To turn the thread

MATERIALS & TOOLS Netting is a simple stitch that 2

Size 11° seed beads
Size B nylon or 6 lb braided beading produces exactly what you think:
thread little nets of beads. Think fishnet
Scissors
Size 11 beading needle
stockings, rope hammocks, or
onion sacks. Here, I show you how
TECHNIQUES to make five-bead nets, but you
netting
can work with any number in your
PROJECT LEVEL own designs. 3
See p. 94 for helpful technique and
project-level information

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around for the next row, you can do
one of two things:
• Pass back through the last 3 beads
added in this row (your thread will
show) (Fig. 1); or
• Make a hidden turnaround by loop-
ing the working thread around the
thread that connects 2 beads in a pre-
vious row and weaving back through
beads to exit the last 3 beads added in
this row (Fig. 2).
Row 4: Repeat Row 3 until you’ve cre-
ated the final net.
Embellish: It helps to form the point of
the triangle if you add 3 seed beads
to the center bead of the final net
(Photo 4). ✦
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
4
JEAN CAMPBELL is senior editor of Beadwork magazine and a jewelry-design artist and teacher. She is
also the author of Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements (Creative Publishing International,
2010). Read Jean’s weekly blog at beadingdaily.com and visit www.jeancampbellink.com.
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What Would Happen If?
Netted triangles are pretty easy to make, but what
about a rectangle? Here’s how it’s done:
Row 1: String beads in a multi-
ple of 4, then string 2 more.
Pass back through the sec-
ond-to-last bead strung.
Row 2: String 5 beads, skip
3 beads from Row 1, and pass
back through the next bead; a
repeat across the row. Set up
for the next row by stringing
1 bead and passing back
through the last bead exited.
Row 3: String 6 beads and pass
back through the middle
bead of the next net added in
the previous row (Photo a);
repeat across with 5 beads in
b
each stitch. For the final
stitch, string 6 beads and
pass through the middle bead
of the final net from two
previous rows (Photo b). Form
a turnaround as illustrated
in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 and pass back
through the last 4 beads
added (Photo c).
Row 4: String 5 beads and pass c
back through the middle
bead of the next net added in
the previous row; repeat
across. For the final stitch,
pass back through the fourth
bead added in the first net of
the previous row (Photo d).
Rows 5 and on: Repeat Rows 3
and 4 to desired length. d
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 DESIGNER of the Year

ARTIST’S TIP
For a tight embellished square-
stitched chain, use a two-step
method of stitching. First add the
two square-stitch beads, pulling
the thread all the way through to
set them in place. Then hold the
thread tension and add the
embellishment bead to the
surface.

TECHNIQUES
square stitch
picot

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and
project-level information.

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 DESIGNER of the Year
Carol Wilcox Wells

in suspense Carol Wilcox

Wells is the

necklace
Six two-sided bezels form a central component that floats
up and down an embellished square-stitched chain.
1) BEZELS. Work a double-sided bezel:
Base: Use 8' of thread and a size 12 nee-
dle to string 2C; slide them to the
center of the thread and pass through
them again, manipulating them so
they sit side by side. String 2C and
pass down through the first C previ-
ously strung, up through the second C
previously strung, and the first C just
strung; repeat eighteen times to form
a strip of square stitch 2C wide and
20 rows long (Fig. 1).
Ring: Place another size 12 needle on the
tail thread and pass up through the
left-hand bead column so both
threads are exiting from the same end
of the strip in separate columns. Pass
one thread at a time through the cor-
responding column to form a ring
(Fig. 2—blue thread).
Loops: Use the working thread and a size
13 needle to string 7A, then pass
through the last C exited and 2 more
C in the same column on the base;
repeat nine times to add a total of
10 loops with A. Weave through beads
to exit from the fourth A of one of the
loops. Repeat with the tail thread, this
time using 7B in each loop (Fig. 2—red
thread). Note: It’s important that the
loops are opposite each other.
Rivoli: Working loosely, use the working
thread to string 1A, then pass through
the fourth A of the nearest loop;
repeat around to add a total of 10A
(Fig. 3). Add an amethyst rivoli to the
center of the work and pull tight to
bezel it into place; repeat the thread
path to reinforce and exit up through
the third A of one of the loops (Fig. 4).
author of Creative
Bead Weaving
(Lark Books,
1996) and The Art
and Elegance of
Beadweaving (Lark
Books, 2002) and
the curator of
Masters Beadweaving (Lark Books, 2008).
She’s enthralled with beads (can’t play
Use the tail thread to repeat on the with them enough), her husband (who
doesn’t mind all the beads), and where
other side of the bezel, this time add-
she lives (way out in the mountains of
ing 1B between each loop and adding
western North Carolina). See her kits at
a topaz bezel. Don’t trim the threads; www.schoolofbeadwork.com.
set aside.
Repeat entire step seven times for a total
of 8 double-sided bezels.
MATERIALS
12 g blueberry-lined clear size 15° seed
2) CHAIN ENDS. Use the working beads (A)
thread of one bezel to string 3B, pass 12 g metallic bronze size 15° seed
down through the fifth A of the same beads (B)
loop, then string 1B, and pass up 12 g matte gilt-lined turquoise size 11°
seed beads (C)
8 amethyst 11mm crystal rivolis
8 topaz 11mm crystal rivolis
Grayish blue size B nylon beading thread
Fig. 1: Square-stitching
the base TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 and 13 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 30"
(adjustable)
Fig. 2: Forming the ring
and stitching the loops
Fig. 3: Connecting Fig. 4: Bezeling
the loops the rivoli
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Fig. 5: Embellishing Fig. 6: Joining

a chain end two bezels

through the third A of the next loop

(Fig. 5). Repeat nine times to add a total Fig. 7: Connecting
of 10 picots along the top of the bezel. the pendant bezels

Turn the bezel over and repeat using the

tail thread, this time adding A picots.
Secure both threads and trim; set aside.
Repeat entire step to form a second a
chain end.

3) PENDANT. Stitch the bezels together

to form a pendant:
Connection: Place 2 bezels side by side
with the amethyst rivolis faceup.
Weave the working thread of the left
bezel down through a loop leg to exit
out from the first A. String 1A and
pass up through the seventh and sixth
A of a loop in the right bezel. String
1A and pass down through the last 2A
exited on the left bezel. Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Weave up
through the last 2A exited on the right
bezel and continue to weave through
beads to exit down through the first A
3 loops to the right (Fig. 6—blue thread).
Repeat the connection with the tail
thread in a mirror fashion, this time
using B to connect the 2 bezels
(Fig. 6—red thread).
Repeat the connection five more times
to join the remaining 4 bezels. Stitch
the final bezel to the first bezel as before
so that there are 2 loops between each
connection (Fig. 7).
Embellish: Use B to repeat the chain-end
embellishment (Step 2) along the out-
side of the pendant on the amethyst
rivoli side (Fig. 8). Repeat using A on
the topaz rivoli side. Secure all the
threads and trim.
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Fig. 8: Embellishing
the pendant
4) TABS. Square-stitch connector tabs
to the sides of the pendant: Fig. 9: Stitching
on the base
Base: Use a size 13 needle to start 4' of beads for the
new thread that exits up through the strip
sixth A in a loop under the center
picot of one of the bezels on the pen-
dant (Fig. 8a). String 2C and pass down
through the second A of the same
bezel loop. Pass back through the 2C
added again, up through the sixth A
previously exited, and through the
first C just added to center the 2C so Fig. 10: Adding
the strip
they sit perpendicularly against the
side of the bezel (Fig. 9).
Strip: String 2C, pass down through the
second C of the previous set, string
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Fig. 11: Finishing
the tab placement
the previous set and the first C just
added; repeat to work an embellished
strip 12 rows long (Fig. 10).
Connect: Join the tab to the 2B that mir-
rors the last 2A exited on the amethyst
rivoli side. Secure the thread and
trim.
Repeat entire step three times for a total
of 4 tabs at each of the pendant’s corners
(Fig. 11). Set the pendant aside.
5) CHAIN. Square-stitch sections of
chain:
Section 1, Row 1: Use 8' of thread and a
size 12 needle to string 2C; pass
through the first C, leaving a 12" tail.
Adjust the beads so they sit side by
side.
Section 1, Row 2: String 2C and pass down
through the next bead from the previ-
ous row and up through 2C (Fig. 12—
blue thread).
Section 1, Row 3: String 2C and pass down
through the next bead from the previ-
ous row. String 1A and pass up
through 2C (Fig. 12—red thread).
Section 1, Rows 4–9: Repeat Rows 2 and
3 three times for a total of 9 rows.
Section 2: Repeat Section 1, Rows 2 and
3, for 13 rows, this time using B for
the square stitch and A for the embel-
lishment.
Section 3: Repeat Section 1, Rows 2 and
3, for a total of 9 rows.
Sections 4–51: Repeat Sections 2 and 1
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Carol Wilcox Wells
a b
Fig. 12: Stitching Fig. 13: Square-stitching
the first section of the chain
chain
forty-eight times, except this time
embellish every stitch. To do so, place
the A first on one side of the chain
and then the other (Fig. 13a—front view;
Fig. 13b—side view). Finish with a Sec-
tion 2 repeat.
Section 52: Repeat Section 1, Row 2,
using B as the base and A to embellish
for a total of 7".
Repeat Sections 51–1, in that order, to
form the second half of the chain. Don’t
trim the thread.
6) ASSEMBLY. Lay the pendant on the
work surface with 2 tabs on the left and
2 tabs on the right. Take one end of the
chain and pass it through the tabs on the Fig. 14: Attaching
a chain-end bezel
left, from bottom to top. Pass the other
chain end up through the tabs on the
right. Center the pendant on the chain. in Section 3, and, staying within the
Take the left side of the chain and pass it same column of beads, weave through
down through the tabs on the right until beads to exit from the opposite column,
about 5" dangle from the bottom of the passing through 5C (3 from Section 3
pendant. Then take the right side of the and 2 from Section 1). Pull tightly and
chain and pass it down through the tabs pass through the beads several times to
on the left, again leaving about 5" dan- reinforce the connection several times.
gling. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat to
add the remaining bezel to the other
7) ATTACHING ENDS. Place a size chain end. ✦
12 needle on the chain’s tail thread and
wrap the chain around the center of one
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
of the chain-end bezels, placing the un-
contact: Kits containing Swarovski SS47 rivolis,
embellished side so it touches the bezel. Nymo nylon beading thread, and all other
Sections 1 and 3 will meet tightly at the materials: School of Beadwork, (805) 440-2613,
top of the bezel (Fig. 14). Pass through 3C www.schoolofbeadwork.com.
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TECHNIQUES
backstitch bead embroidery
tubular peyote stitch
netting
brick stitch
stringing

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique
and project-level information.

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geometrix
necklace
Stone donuts and bead caps serve as the unusual
stars of this bead-embroidered beauty.
1) PREPARATION. Cut a 15⁄8 × 15⁄8"
square of beading foundation and glue
one of the donuts to the center. Cut a
11⁄8 × 21⁄8" rectangle and glue the pear-
shaped cabochon to the center. Cut
three 1½ × 1½" squares and glue the re-
maining donuts to the center. Let dry
for at least 20 minutes. Note: Keep the
donut centers free of glue so you can
stitch through this area later.
2) PEAR COMPONENT. Work back-
stitch bead embroidery and tubular pey-
ote stitch to form the pear-shaped
cabochon component:
Bezel Rounds 1 and 2: Tie a knot at the end
of 3' of thread. Pass up through the
pear-shaped cabochon’s beading
foundation from back to front, right
next to the stone. Backstitch an even-
count round of D around the cabo-
chon. Exit from the first D added in
the round.
Bezel Round 3: String 1D, skip 1D from
the previous circle, and pass through
the next D; repeat around to work a
round of tubular peyote stitch (Fig. 1—
black thread). Step up for the next and
subsequent rounds by passing through
the first bead of the current round.
Bezel Round 4: Work tubular peyote stitch
with 1D in each stitch (Fig. 1—green
thread).
Bezel Round 5: Work tubular peyote stitch
with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 1—blue
thread).
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Bezel Round 6: Work tubular peyote stitch
with 1C in each stitch. Weave through
beads to exit down through the foun-
dation. Pass up through the founda-
tion next to Round 1 (Fig. 1—red thread).
Fig. 1: Stitching the bezel
Backstitch: Working from the inside out
and following Fig. 2, embellish the
rest of the foundation in this order:
Using 1H in each stitch, backstitch
around the bezel formed in Rounds
1–6. Add 1F to the cabochon’s bottom-
center point. Work A around the F
just stitched and the rest of the bead-
work. Add 1I in each corner beside the
center F for a total of 2I, then work A
around the I. Add 1I below each I just
added; work A around the I just
added. Add 1I to the bottom center;
work A around the I. Work A around
the H. Work I across the top of the
bezel. Work C around all the bead-
work. Use B to fill in the rest of the
foundation.
Sequins: Weave through beads to exit up
through the foundation, about
¼" from the bottom right corner of
the beadwork. String 1 sequin and 1A,
then pass back through the sequin and
down through the foundation; repeat
BEADWORK
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DESIGNER of the Year
Sherry Serafini
Sherry Serafini
lectures and
teaches throughout
the United States
and has won
numerous design
awards. She is the
coauthor of the
The Art of Bead
Embroidery (Kalmbach, 2007) with artist
Heidi Kummli, Sensational Bead Embroidery
(Lark 2011), and Beading Across America
(Kalmbach, 2011) with Amy Katz and
Paulette Baron. Her beaded art is owned
and worn by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and
Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge. Sherry
resides in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania,
with her two daughters and her Boston
terrier. Visit Sherry Serafini’s website at
www.serafinibeadedjewelry.com.
MATERIALS
5 g bronze size 15° seed beads (A)
5 g shiny black size 15° seed beads (B)
1 g silver-lined lime size 15° seed beads (C)
10 g matte black size 11° cylinder beads (D)
10 g shiny black size 11° seed beads (E)
23 bronze 4mm fire-polished rounds (F)
25 iridescent purple 6mm fire-polished
rounds (G)
106 iridescent purple 3mm glass rounds (H)
24 light peach 3mm glass pearls (I)
40 vitrail medium 3mm crystal bicones (J)
9 metallic blue 5mm crystal sequins
2 Dorado 2X 8×17mm faceted crystal drops
1 Dorado 2X 10×21mm faceted crystal drop
4 labradorite 25mm round donuts
1 labradorite 18×26mm pear-shaped
cabochon
3 antique gold 8mm bead caps
1 antique gold 12mm bead cap
1 vermeil 10mm toggle clasp
Black size D nylon beading thread
8½ × 11" beading foundation
5 × 7" piece of black Ultrasuede
Clear crafter’s adhesive
TOOLS
Ruler
Scissors
Toothpicks
2 size 11 beading needles
Fine black permanent marker
FINISHED SIZE: 17" (necklace);
7" (focal)
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Dangle: Weave through beads to exit from
the right-most E of the 3E at the bot-
tom-center edge of the component.
String 1A, 1E, 1A, 1G, 7A, the
10×21mm crystal drop, and 7A; pass
back through the G. String 1A, 1E,
and 1A, skip the center E on the com-
ponent, and pass up through the next
E, (Fig. 5). Repeat the thread path to
reinforce. Secure the thread and
trim. Set aside.

3) LARGE DONUT COMPONENT.

Work backstitch bead embroidery and
tubular peyote stitch to form the large
donut component:
Bezel Rounds 1–5: Repeat Rounds 1–5 of
Step 2 to form a bezel around the
donut on the 15⁄8 × 15⁄8" square. Use D
for Rounds 1–4 so the circle ends up
Fig. 2: Adding
with a multiple of 4, and use A for
the sequins Round 5.
Fig. 3: Gluing Bezel Round 6: String 2A, 1J, and 2A, skip
the thread path to reinforce. Repeat to the backing the next 2A from Round 4, and pass
add 1 sequin to the bottom-left corner through the next A; repeat around to
and 3 sequins evenly spaced across the add embellished nets at the top of the
top of the beadwork (Fig. 2). Secure the donut (Fig. 6). Repeat this thread path
thread and trim.
Backing: Carefully trim any excess foun-
dation away from the beadwork, tak-
ing care to avoid stitches. Use a
toothpick to spread a thin, even layer
of glue to the back of the beadwork Fig. 6: Stitching Round 6 of the
and press it onto a piece of Ultrasuede Fig. 4: Edging the large donut component
pear component
(Fig. 3). Let dry for at least 20 minutes.
Carefully trim the excess Ultrasuede
flush with the beadwork.
Edging: Tie a knot at the end of 16" of
thread. Sew into the beadwork’s edge
from back to front to anchor the
thread. String 2E, lay the beads down
along the edge of the work, and pass
through the edge of the Ultrasuede,
the foundation, and the second E just Fig. 5: Adding
the dangle
added; pull snug (Fig. 4—blue thread).
String 1E, pass through the edge of
the Ultrasuede, the foundation, and
the E just added (Fig. 4—red thread);
repeat along the entire edge of the
beadwork. Stitch the final E to the
first E to close the edging.
Fig. 7: Stitching the center of the
large donut component

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to reinforce. Exit down through the ARTIST’S TIPS

foundation and up through it, next to
the edge of the bezel.
Backstitch: Working from the inside out
and following Fig. 7, embellish the
rest of the foundation in this order:
Work H around the bezel. Add 1F on
the face of each corner for a total of
4F. Work A around the F. Add I at the
top, bottom, and sides of the circle
formed with H for a total of 4I. Work
2 rows of 2A on each side of the I.
Work 1 row of C from one inner cor-
ner of the I/A to the next. Fill in the
rest of the design with rows of B.
Sequins: Weave through beads to exit up
through the foundation between the
round of C and an F. String 1 sequin
and 1A, then pass back through the
sequin and down through the founda-
tion; repeat the thread path to rein-
force. Repeat to add 1 sequin to each
corner of the beadwork for a total of
4 sequins.
Center: Weave through beads to pass up
through the center of the donut’s hole.
String the 12mm bead cap and 1I; pass
back through the bead cap and down
through the foundation (Fig. 7); repeat
the thread path twice to reinforce and
add a small dab of glue under the cap
if needed.
Backing: Repeat the backing for Step 2 to
finish this component. Set aside.
• Like most bead-embroidery patterns, this one may need minor
adjustments. For example, if you don’t have an even edge to connect
your components, four beads to four beads, scale it down to three.
• Experiment with different cabochon shapes.
4) SMALL DONUT COMPONENTS.
Use 1 donut and one 8mm bead cap to
repeat Bezel Rounds 1–6, the center, and
the backing sections from Step 3, this
time using 2' of thread. Repeat twice to
form a total of 3 small donut compo-
nents. On two of the components, add a
dangle by exiting an edge E, stringing
1E, 7A, 1E, one 8×17mm crystal drop,
1E, and 7A; pass back through the first E
strung and into the last edge E exited.
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
5) CONNECTIONS. Stitch the compo-
nents together:
Set up: Lay the pear-shaped cabochon
component, the large donut compo-
nent, and a small donut component
on the work surface so they’re cen-
tered vertically.
Connection 1: Fold 3' of thread in half to
double it. Anchor the thread and
weave through the beads to exit up
through the leftmost B of the top-
center 4B at the edge of the pear-
shaped cabochon component.
String 1A, 1J, 1H, 1J, and 1A (Fig. 8a);
pass up through the leftmost B of the
4B at the of the large donut compo-
nent and down through the next B
toward the center. String 1A, 1G, and
1A; pass down through the corre-
sponding B at the top-center edge of
the pear-shaped cabochon component
and up through the following B.
String 1A and pass up through the G
just added. String 1A; pass up through
the next B on the large donut compo-
nent and down through the following
B. String 1A, 1J, 1H, 1J, and 1A; pass
down through the corresponding B of
the pear-shaped cabochon (Fig. 8b).
Secure the thread and trim.
Connection 2: Fold 3' of thread in half to
double it. Anchor the thread and
weave through the beads to exit up
through the leftmost B in the center-
top 3B of the large donut component
(Fig. 9a). String 4B; pass through an
edge B of the small donut component
without the dangle and down through
the next edge B. String 1G; pass down

b b

a a

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ARTIST’S TIPS
• Play with the arrangement of the components.
• Instead of using the small donut components for the
necklace, make earrings out of them.

through the next B at the top of the that will visually extend Connection
large donut component and up 3. String 1E, 1G, 1A, 1H, 1F, 1H, and
through the following B. String 4B 1A. String {1E, 1G, 1E, 1A, 1H, 1F,
and pass up through the following B 1H, and 1A} six times or to desired
on the small donut component length. String 1E, 1G, 11E, and one
c (Fig. 9b). Repeat the entire thread half of the clasp; pass back through
path to reinforce. Secure the thread the first E added and the rest of the
and trim. beads (Fig. 10c—red thread). Repeat the
Connection 3: Fold 3' of thread in half to thread path to reinforce. Secure the
double it. Anchor the thread and thread and trim. Repeat this entire
weave through the beads to exit up step to add the other half of the clasp
b through the second B at the top-left to the right small donut.
corner of the large donut component; If necessary, use the permanent marker
repeat to add a second thread to the to color any white spots showing on the
second B at the top-right corner. On foundation. ✦
the left thread, string 1G, 4E, 1A, 1H,
1F, 1G, 1F, 1H, 1A, and 4E (Fig. 10a)
and pass up through the edge E that’s RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
a contact: Pear-shaped cabochon: S and S Lapidary,
3 beads to the right of the dangle on (865) 278-3548, www.sandslapidary.com. Lacy’s
1 small donut component; pass down Stiff Stuff beading foundation; Nymo nylon
through the next E to the right. On beading thread; Delica cylinder beads; E6000
the right thread, string 1G, 4E, 1A, adhesive; Swarovski sequins, bicones, and drops;
1H, 1F, 1G, 1F, 1H, 1A, and 4E and and all other materials: Fire Mountain Gems and
Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems
pass up through the edge E that’s
.com.
3 beads to the left of the dangle on the
third small donut component; pass
down through the next E to the left.
Use the left thread to string 1A, 1H,
1G, 1H, and 1A; repeat for the right
thread. Locate spots at the edge of the
center small donut component to
connect these final bead strands
so the piece hangs evenly; use
each thread to connect to the
center small donut compo-
nent (Fig. 10b—blue thread).
Repeat these thread paths to
reinforce. Secure the thread
Fig. 10: Adding and trim.
Connections 3
and 4 Connection 4: Fold 3' of thread in
half to double it. Anchor the
thread and weave through the
beads to exit up through a top edge E
of the left small donut component
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TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
peyote stitch
picot

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and MEET THE ARTIST
project-level information. Kelly will be teaching at Bead Fest
Santa Fe, March 9–13, 2011.
beadfest.com

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Kelly Wiese
queen Kelly Wiese is a
beadwork designer

of diamonds
who travels nation-
ally to teach her
designs. She is the
author of Beaded

bracelet
Allure (North Light,
2010). She enjoys
combining a
variety of stitches
to make beaded
components that she connects to make
the final piece.
Geometric diamonds take on a softer look with
picot edgings and crystals. A crystal-encrusted
MATERIALS
toggle bar completes the look. 3 g bronze metallic size 15° Japanese seed
beads (A)
11 g bronze metallic size 11° Japanese seed
beads (B)
6 g purple matte metallic iris size 11°
1) BASE. Work right-angle weave and a total of 28B. Weave through beads to
Japanese seed beads (C)
peyote stitch to form a diamond-shaped exit from an inner B in Round 1 86 amethyst 3mm crystal bicones (D)
base. (Fig. 3—blue thread). 10 Dorado 4mm crystal bicones (E)
Round 1, Side 1: Use 5' of thread and 22B Round 4: String 1C and pass through the Size D tan nylon beading thread
to work a strip of right-angle weave next inner B in Round 1; repeat
7 units long. Exit through a side B of around the inside of the base for a TOOLS
Size 12 beading needles
the final unit (Fig. 1—blue thread). total of 20C. Weave through beads to
Scissors
Round 1, Side 2: Use 18B to work a strip of exit from the nearest inner B in
right-angle weave 6 units long off of Round 1 (Fig. 3—red thread). FINISHED SIZE: 7½"
Side 1. Exit through the inner B of the
final unit added to this side (Fig. 1—red
thread).
Round 1, Side 3: Use 18B to work a strip of
right-angle weave 6 units long off of
Fig. 1: Stitching
Side 2. Exit through the inner B of Sides 1 and 2 in
the final unit added to this side (Fig. 2— Round 1 of the base
blue thread).
Round 1, Side 4: Use 12B to work a strip of
right-angle weave 4 units long off of
Side 3. String 1B and pass through the
inner B of the first unit in Side 1;
string 1B and pass through the nearest
B of the final unit added on this side.
Exit through an outer B of Side 1
(Fig. 2—red thread).
Round 2: Work peyote stitch by stringing
1C and passing through the next outer
B in Round 1; repeat around for a
total of 28C. Step up through the first
C added in this round (Fig. 3—green
thread).
Round 3: String 1B and pass through the Fig. 2: Adding Sides 3 and 4 in Round 1 Fig. 3: Adding Rounds 2–4 of the base
of the base
next C in Round 2; repeat around for
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2) EMBELLISHMENT. Work a second

layer of peyote stitch on the inner and
outer edges of the base to form a chan-
nel, then embellish the channel:
Inner round: String 1B and pass through
the next inner B from Base Round 1
so that the bead sits on top of the
beadwork; repeat around the inner
edge of the base for a total of 20B.
Weave through beads to exit a B from
the base’s Round 1 outer edge (Fig. 4—
blue thread). Note: The thread path will
be moving in the opposite direction.
Outer round: String 1B and pass through Fig. 4: Stitching the inner and Fig. 5: Adding the center
the next B from the base’s outer edge outer embellishment rounds embellishment round

Round 1; repeat around the outer

edge of the base for a total of 28B.
Step up through the second B added
in this round (Fig. 4—red thread).
Center round: String 1C, skip the nearest
B from the inner round, and pass
through the next inner B, then string
1C, skip the nearest B from the outer
round, and pass through the next
outer B; repeat, stitching back and
forth diagonally to add a total of 24C. Fig. 6: Stitching
the edging
Weave through beads to exit from a B
in the base’s Round 3 at the outer edge
of the base (Fig. 5).

3) EDGING. String 3A and pass

through the next B in the base’s Round
3; repeat around to add picots between
each edge B (Fig. 6). Don’t trim the
thread; set the diamond aside.

Repeat Steps 1–3 to form a second seed

bead–embellished diamond, then repeat
three times to make three crystal-
embellished diamonds, replacing the Fig. 7: Adding Rows 2
C in the center round in Step 2 with D. and 3 of the clasp bar

4) CLASP BAR. Work right-angle weave

and peyote stitch to form a bar for the
toggle clasp:
Row 1: Use 2' of thread and B to work a
strip of right-angle weave 12 units long
for a total of 37B.
Row 2: String 1C and pass through the
next B in Row 1; repeat around to add
a total of 26C. Exit through the near- Fig. 8: Stitching the clasp bar’s center
bicones and outer edging
est B from Row 1 (Fig. 7—blue thread).
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ARTIST’S TIP
Embellish all the diamonds with crystals for extra sparkle
or embellish all of them with seed beads
bea for a simpler look.

Fig. 9: Connecting Fig. 10: Connecting

the clasp bar two diamonds

Row 3: String 1B and pass through the
next B from Row 1; repeat around to
add a total of 24B. Step up through
the first B added in this row (Fig. 7—red
thread).
Row 4: String 1D and pass through the
next B that sits diagonally from the
last B exited; repeat nine times to add
a total of 10D. Weave through beads to
exit a C in Row 2 (Fig. 8—blue thread).
Picots: String 3A and pass through the
next C; repeat around the edge of the
bar for a total of 78A (Fig. 8—red thread).
Connect: Weave through beads to exit the
center C on one side at the back of the
clasp bar. String 1B, 1D, 1B, 1E, 1B,
1D, and 1B; pass through the middle A
at one point of a crystal-embellished
diamond. String 1B, 1D, 1B, 1E, 1B,
1D, and 1B; pass back through the last
C exited on the clasp bar (Fig. 9).
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim.
5) CONNECTIONS. Weave the working
thread of one crystal-embellished dia-
mond through the beads to exit through
the middle A of a picot at the end of one
side, right above the corner picot. String
1E and pass up through the correspond-
ing bead of a seed bead–embellished
diamond (Fig. 10—green thread). Weave
through beads to exit down through the
middle A of the corner picot. Pass up
through the corner A on the first dia-
mond and down through the last A ex-
ited on the second diamond (Fig. 10—blue
thread). Weave through beads to exit up
through the middle C of the next picot.
String 1E; pass down through the corre-
sponding A of the first diamond (Fig. 10—
red thread). Repeat entire thread path to
reinforce.
Repeat entire step to connect the other
diamonds the same way, alternating the
crystal-embellished diamonds with the
seed bead–embellished ones and ending
with the diamond attached to the clasp
bar. Secure the thread and trim. ✦
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: All materials: Beyond Beadery, (800)
840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com. Kits: Bead
Parlor, (719) 320-2059, www.beadparlor.com.

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ARTIST’S TIPS
• This bezeling process works great on shells,
but it really can be done on any flat shape.
Just adjust the number of rounds to accom-
modate the width of your particular shape.
• Working with a waxed thread lends struc-
ture and support to the beadwork, while
keeping the thread in good condition.
• Beginning the bezel from the middle of the
thread gives you a working thread on each
side of the bezel, saving you the time of
weaving from one side of the bezel to the
other.
• Starting the bezel with a flat peyote-
stitched strip allows for bead-count
adjustments.
• Terrifically Tacky Tape is awesome! I use it
to stick the shell pieces together and when
I need to control the starting rows of a
beaded bezel.

TECHNIQUES
wirework
flat and tubular peyote stitch
netting

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-
level information.

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shimmering
shells lariat
A perfectly peyote-stitched bezel encircles
four engraved shell pendants, creating a
beautiful pair of two-sided focal pieces in this
sophisticated lariat design.
1) DANGLES. String 1 rondelle on
1 head pin and form a wrapped
loop; set aside. Repeat five times to
form a total of 3 peridot and 3 ame-
thyst dangles.
2) SEGMENTS. Use chain-nose
pliers to disassemble the chain,
forming four segments. Each seg-
ment should include 1 beaded link
and 1 jump ring. Keep the remain-
ing 35" of the chain intact, making
sure the ends are beaded links, not
jump rings. Set aside.
3) SHELLS. Use the tape to stick the
engraved shells together:
Ovals: Use craft scissors to trim the
tape so it fits the back of 1 oval
without hanging over the edges.
Stick the tape to the oval without
removing the plastic coating. Put
the backs of the two ovals
Fig. 1: Connecting the ovals
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together to test the fit (Fig. 1). If
more tape is necessary, peel the
plastic coating off the first piece
of tape and add another piece on
top. Continue until a strong
connection of the two shell
pieces is formed. Peel off the
last bit of plastic coating and
stick the back of the second
oval to the tape.
Donuts: Use craft scissors to cut
three 3⁄8" wide pieces of tape.
Stick the pieces to the back of one
donut, taking care to not overlap
the strips. Trim away any tape
that sticks out beyond the donut’s
edges. Put the backs of the two
donuts together to test the fit and
adjust if necessary (Fig. 2). Peel off
the plastic coating on the tape
and stick the backs of the donuts
together.
Fig. 2: Connecting the donuts
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DESIGNER of the Year
Cynthia Rutledge
Cynthia Rutledge loves to use inter-
esting materials when designing her
pieces, and in this case, the use of
crystal bead chain, engraved shell
pieces, and a sophisticated color pal-
ette adds interest and elegance to this
simple, contemporary lariat.
Cynthia has been sharing the art of
beading for eighteen years. Her focus
is the use of off-loom weaving to cre-
ate jewelry designs that have a contemporary but timeless ele-
gance. Passionate about history, Cynthia incorporates historical
perspective in almost all of her art, transporting the viewer of
her work to the worlds of fourteenth- to eighteenth-century
Europe and the Mediterranean. She teaches throughout the
United States and internationally, her goal being to keep the
art form of beading alive and well. Please visit Cynthia’s web-
site at www.cynthiarutledge.net.
MATERIALS
2 g amber/rose luster size 15° seed beads (A)
2 g dark rose/purple metallic AB size 15° seed beads (B)
2 g rose luster size 15° seed beads (C)
2 g amber/green luster size 15° seed beads (D)
2 g medium rose/purple-lined amber size 15° seed beads (E)
2 g yellow/green luster size 15° seed beads (F)
2 g purple-lined size 15° seed beads (G)
2 g seafoam green turquoise AB size 11° cylinder beads (H)
3 g bronze/rose metallic AB size 11° cylinder beads (I)
2 g dark green/bronze metallic AB size 11° cylinder beads (J)
2 g amber/purple luster size 11° seed beads (K)
1 g medium rose/purple-lined amber size 11° seed beads (L)
1 g lavender/teal blue luster size 11° seed beads (M)
1 g dark rose/purple metallic AB size 11° seed beads (N)
1 g gilt-lined jonquil 3mm Japanese drops
3 amethyst 3.5×2mm rondelles
3 peridot 3.5×2mm rondelles
1 gold 30×45mm engraved oval shell
1 pink 30×45mm engraved oval shell
1 celadon 35mm engraved shell donut
1 red 35mm engraved shell donut
6 gold 24-gauge 1" ball-end head pins
3' of brandy 6mm crystal beaded gold chain
2 gold 4mm jump rings
1 × 3" double-sided craft tape
Nylon beading thread to match bead colors
Microcrystalline wax
TOOLS
2 pairs of chain-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Craft scissors
Small sharp scissors
Thread burner (optional)
Size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 39½"
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Sides: Cut very thin strips of tape and
stick them along the outside edges of
the double-sided oval. Repeat for the
donut, this time also adding thin
strips to the inside edge of the center
hole (Fig. 3). Don’t peel off the plastic
coating yet; Set aside. Note: This tape
will aid in bezeling later.
4) OVAL BEZEL. Peyote-stitch a bezel
around the oval:
Rows 1 and 2: Use 12' of waxed thread to
string an even number of H that will
wrap around the oval, plus a few
extras, as the beadwork shrinks as it is
being stitched. Slide the beads to the
center of the thread.
Row 3: String 1H, skip 1H, and pass
through the next H from the previous
round; repeat around to form a strip
of peyote stitch.
Attach: Peel the plastic coating off the
tape on the oval’s edges and carefully
adhere the beadwork with the oval’s
pink side up. Bring the ends together
so they meet as in Fig. 4 in the signa-
ture up/down peyote-stitch pattern. If
necessary, add or remove beads to
ensure a tight fit.
Zip: Pass the working thread through the
end H in Row 3, the next H in Row 2,
and the following H in Row 3 (Fig. 4—
blue thread). Add a needle to the tail
thread and pass through the end H in
Row 1, the next H in Row 1, and the
following H in Row 1 to complete the
circle (Fig. 4—red thread).
Round 4 (each side): Note: For a perfect bezel,
the highest row of peyote stitch on both
sides of the shape must be above the
edge of the shape. So, if the beadwork
reaches the top with just 3 rows, omit
this row. If more than 4 rows is neces-
sary to achieve this, add more.
Holding the beadwork steady on the
tape, use the working thread to work
tubular peyote stitch with 1I in each
stitch. Step up for the next and subse-
quent rounds by passing through the
first bead added in the current round.
Repeat with the tail thread, adding 1I
in each stitch on the gold side of the
oval (Fig. 5—orange threads).
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Fig. 3: Adding tape to the outer and Fig. 4: Connecting the
inner edges of the donut strip into a ring
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
8
Fig. 6: Adding the edge
Fig. 5: Stitching the bezel and adding embellishment
the face embellishments
Rounds 5 and 6 (each side):On the pink
side, work tubular peyote stitch with
1A in each stitch for a total of two
rounds. On the gold side, work tubu-
lar peyote stitch with 1B in each stitch
(Fig. 5—green threads).
Round 7 (each side): If needed to ensure a
tight fit, work one more round of Fig. 7: Stitching the loops
and dangles
tubular peyote stitch on the oval’s pink
side with 1A in each stitch and one 1 beaded link, and 1M; skip 1M along
more round on the gold side with 1B the edge and pass through the follow-
in each stitch. Weave the working and ing M. Weave through beads to exit
tail threads through beads to exit from an inner A (Round 6 or 7), right
from the second-to-last round stitched above the hole on the pink side of the
on both sides (Fig. 5—blue threads). oval (Fig. 7—blue thread).
Round 8: On the pink side, string 1G and Dangles: String 3 amethyst dangles and
pass through the next A in Round 6; pass through the next A in Round 6 or
repeat around to “stitch in the ditch” 7 (Fig. 7—red thread); repeat the thread
and fill in the spaces between A beads. path to reinforce. Secure the working
Repeat on the gold side, this time thread and trim. Weave the tail thread
using 1F in each stitch (Fig. 5—red through beads to exit from Round 6
threads). Weave the working thread or 7 on the gold side of the oval, right
through beads to exit from an H in above the hole. String 3 peridot dan-
Row 2. gles and pass through the next B in
Edge embellishment: String 1M and pass Round 6 or 7; repeat the thread path
through the next H in Row 2; repeat to reinforce. Secure the tail thread
around the oval pendant. Weave and trim; set the oval aside.
through beads to exit 4M down from
the hole in the oval. Set up the thread 5) DONUT BEZEL. Stitch a bezel for
so it exits toward the top of the oval the outside edge of the donut:
(Fig. 6). Rows 1 and 2: Use 12' of waxed thread to
Loops: String 1M, 3A, the jump ring of 1 string an even number of I that will
beaded link from Step 2, and 1M. wrap around the donut, plus a few
Skip 1M along the edge and pass extras, as the beadwork shrinks as it is
through the next M. Weave through being stitched. Slide the beads to the
beads to exit the M that mirrors the center of the thread.
last one exited, on the same end of the Row 3: String 1I, skip 1I, and pass
oval. String 1M, 3A, the jump ring of through the next I from the previous
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6 7
5
4 Fig. 9: Adding the
3 loops and drops on
2
1 the donut
4
5
6
7
Fig. 8: Stitching the
donut bezel
round; repeat around to form a strip
of peyote stitch.
Attach: Peel the plastic coating off the
tape on the donut’s edges and carefully
adhere the beadwork with the donut’s
celedon side up. Bring the ends
together so they meet as in Fig. 4 in
the signature up/down peyote-stitch
pattern. If necessary, add or remove
beads to ensure a tight fit as with
the oval.
Zip: Pass the working thread through the
end I in Row 3, the next I in Row 2,
and the following I in Row 3 (Fig. 4—
blue thread). Add a needle to the tail
thread and pass through the end I in
Row 1, the next I in Row 1, and the
following I in Row 1 to complete the
circle (Fig. 4—red thread).
Round 4 (each side): Note: For a perfect
bezel, the highest row of peyote stitch
on both sides of the shape must be
above the edge of the shape. So, if the
beadwork reaches the top with just
3 rows, omit this row. If more than
4 rows is necessary to achieve this,
add more.
Holding the beadwork steady on the
tape, use the working thread to work
tubular peyote stitch with 1I in each
stitch. Step up for the next and subse-
quent rounds by passing through the
first bead added in the current round.
Repeat with the tail thread, adding 1I
in each stitch on the gold side of the
oval (Fig. 5—orange threads).
Rounds 5 and 6 (each side): On the celadon
side, work tubular peyote stitch with
1C in each stitch for a total of 2
rounds. On the red side, work tubular
peyote stitch with 1F in each stitch.
Round 7 (each side): If needed, work one
more round of tubular peyote stitch
on the donut’s celadon side with 1C in
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each stitch and one more round on
the red side with 1F in each stitch.
Weave one of the threads through
beads to exit from the middle row
of cylinder beads (Fig. 8).
Edge embellishment: String 1N and pass
through the next I in Row 2; repeat
around. Exit from 1N.
Loops: String 1N, 3D, the jump ring of
1 beaded link, and 1N. Skip 1N along
the edge and pass through the next N.
Weave through beads along the donut’s
edge to exit the fourth N. String 1N,
3D, the jump ring of the remaining
beaded link, and 1N. Skip 1N along
the edge and pass through the follow-
ing N. Weave through beads to exit
from an inner F (Round 6 or 7)
between the two loops just added on
the donut’s celadon side (Fig. 9—blue
thread).
Drops: On the celadon side, string
3 drops, skip 1C, and pass through the
next C to form a fringe. Secure the
thread and trim (Fig. 9—red thread). Use
the remaining thread to repeat on the
red side, passing through F instead.
6) DONUT CENTER. Add an embel-
lished peyote-stitched tube to the center
of the donut:
Rows 1 and 2: Use 4' of waxed thread to
string an even number of J that when
formed into a circle later will fit neatly
inside the donut’s center.
Row 3: Work flat peyote stitch using 1J in
each stitch.
Zip: Form the strip into a ring with the
same technique as before. Test the
ring for fit and make adjustments as
necessary, but don’t insert the ring
into the donut center yet.
Round 4 (each side): Use the working
thread to work 1J in each stitch. Step
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Fig. 10: Embellishing the
donut’s center tube
up through the first J added in this
round. Repeat with the tail thread to
add 1J in each stitch at the other end
of the tube.
Attach: Remove the tape’s plastic coating
on the donut’s inside edge. Center the
tube within the hole and stick it to the
tape.
Round 5 (each side): Use the thread on the
donut’s celadon side to peyote-stitch
1K in each stitch. Step up through the
first bead added in this round (Fig. 10—
blue thread). Repeat for the red side,
this time using 1L in each stitch.
Round 6 (each side): Use the thread on the
donut’s celadon side to string 3D and
pass through the next K in the previ-
ous round; repeat around (Fig. 10—red
thread). Secure this thread and trim.
Repeat for the red side, this time
using 3E in each stitch.
7) ASSEMBLY. Use one 4mm jump
ring to connect the open ends of the
2 beaded links on the oval and one end
of the long chain. Use one 4mm jump
ring to connect the open ends of the
2 beaded links on the donut to the
other end of the long chain. ✦
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Kits containing Swarovski chain, One-G
nylon beading thread, Delica cylinder beads,
Lillypilly Designs shells, Terrifically Tacky Tape and
all other materials: Cynthia Rutledge Studio, (909)
338-0296, www.cynthiarutledge.net.
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north star
necklace
Glorianne Ljubich

This stunning necklace uses

crisply woven links of cylinder
TECHNIQUES beads, seed beads, peanut-
tubular peyote stitch
circular herringbone stitch
shaped beads, smoky crystal
ladder stitch rivolis, and sultry crystal bicones
netting
to achieve a dramatic effect.
PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and
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 MATERIALS
3 g silver-lined crystal clear size 15° seed
ARTIST’S TIP beads (A)
When attaching the links to each other, use the tail to tighten any loose 3 g silver-lined transparent burgundy wine
beads around the link’s edge before securing and trimming the tail. size 11° cylinder beads (B)
8 g each 2×4mm Japanese peanut beads in
opaque matte brown pearl (C), silver gray
luster (D), and metallic silver (E)
1) RIVOLI LINK. Work a tubular peyote- Weave through beads to exit from 225 garnet 3mm crystal bicones (F)
stitched bezel and embellish it to form a the first D added in this round (Fig. 3). 150 light gray 3mm crystal pearls (G)
rivoli link: Round 10: String 1F and pass down 6 black diamond 14mm crystal rivolis
Rounds 1 and 2: Use 4' feet of thread to through the next bead in Round 9, 1 black diamond 14mm crystal rivoli button
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
string 36B, leaving a 6" tail. Tie a then string 1G and pass up through
square knot to form a tight circle; pass the following bead in Round 9; repeat TOOLS
through the first B strung. eight times for a total of 9F and 9G. 2 size 12 beading needles
Round 3: String 1B, skip the next B in the Step up through the first F added Scissors or thread burner
previous round, and pass through the in this round (Fig. 4). Don’t trim the
following B; repeat to add a total of thread. Set the rivoli link aside. FINISHED SIZE: 16"; 2¾" (focal)
18B. Step up through the first B added Repeat entire step five times to form
in this round (Fig. 1—green thread). a total of 6 rivoli links.
Rounds 4 and 5: Work 18 tubular peyote Clasp button: Form a clasp button by
stitches with 1A in each stitch. Step repeating Rounds 1–7, this time using
up through the first A added in this 3' of thread and the button rivoli.
round. Repeat to form another Don’t trim the thread. Set the
round. Tighten the final round by button aside.
weaving through it again without add-
ing any beads. Weave through beads to
exit from Round 1 (Fig. 1—blue thread).
Rounds 6 and 7: Place the rivoli in the
beadwork faceup. Hold the rivoli in
place while repeating Rounds 4 and 5
on the front side of the rivoli. Weave
through beads to exit from Round 2
(Fig. 1—red thread).
Round 8: String 1C and 1D, skip the next
B in Round 2, and pass through the
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1–7 of the rivoli link Fig. 2: Adding Round 8 of the rivoli link
following B. String 1D and 1E, skip
the next B, and pass through the
following B. String 1E and 1C, skip
the next B, and pass through the
following B. Repeat this section two
times to add a total of 18 beads. Weave
through beads to exit the first D added
in this round (Fig 2).
Round 9: Work a round of circular her-
ringbone stitch by stringing 2D, pass-
ing through the next D and E added
in Round 8. String 2E; pass through
the next E and C added in Round 8.
String 2C; pass through the next C
and D added in Round 8. Repeat this
Fig. 3: Stitching Round 9 of the rivoli link Fig. 4: Adding Round 10 of the rivoli link
round twice to add a total of 18 beads.

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 Fig. 7:
Attaching
links

Fig. 5: Working
Rounds 1–3 of the
beaded ring

Fig. 8: Attaching
the button

Fig. 9: Stitching
the clasp loop

Fig. 6: Arranging
the links

2) RINGS. Form a beaded ring:
Round 1: Use 3' to ladder-stitch a strip
12 beads long and 1 bead high in this
order: 2C, 2D, 2E, 2C, 2D, and 2E.
Ladder-stitch the first and last beads
together to form a ring. Exit up
through the first C added (Fig. 5—green
thread).
Round 2: Work a round of circular
herringbone stitch, adding 2 beads
per stitch in the following order: 2C,
2D, 2E, 2C, 2D, 2E. At the end of the
round, step up through the first C
added in Rounds 1 and 2 (Fig. 5—blue
thread).
Round 3: String 1F and pass down
through the next Round 2 bead, then
string 1G and pass up through the
following Round 2 bead; repeat five
times to add a total of 6F and 6G.
Weave through beads to exit through
the first F added in this round (Fig. 5—
red thread). Don’t trim the thread. Set
the ring aside.
Repeat entire step fifteen times to form
a total of 16 rings.
Clasp button: Use the working thread of
3) ASSEMBLY. Connect all the rivoli
links and rings to form the necklace:
Arrange: Follow Fig. 6 to arrange the rivoli
links and rings into the proper con-
figuration.
Stitch: Use the working thread of one
ring to connect it to the next ring by
stringing 1F, passing through the F
of the second link, stringing 1F, and
passing through the last F exited on
the first link (Fig. 7). Repeat the thread
path several times to reinforce. Secure
the thread and trim. Repeat this sec-
tion to connect each ring and rivoli
link at the red circles marked on
Fig. 6.
the beaded ring on the left side of the
necklace to string 3F; pass through the
last F exited. Repeat the thread path
twice to reinforce and exit through
the second F just added (Fig. 8—blue
thread). String 3B, 1F, 4B, the button,
and 4B; pass back through the last F

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 added. String 3B; pass through the
second F added at the beginning of
this section (Fig. 8—red thread). Repeat
the entire thread path to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim.
4) LOOP. Form the clasp loop:
Connection point: Use the working thread
of the beaded ring on the right side of
the necklace to string 3F; pass through
the last F exited. Repeat the thread
path twice to reinforce and exit
through the second F just added
(Fig. 9—orange thread).
Rounds 1 and 2: String 36B; pass through
the last F exited (Fig. 9—black thread).
Round 3: String 1B, skip 1B from the pre-
vious round, and pass through the
next B; repeat seventeen times to add
a total of 18B. Weave through beads to
exit the first B added in this round
(Fig. 9—green thread).
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Round 4: String 3A and pass through the
next B from Round 3; repeat sixteen
times to add 17 nets (51A). Weave
through beads to exit the second A
added in this round (Fig. 9—blue thread).
Round 5: String 1F and pass through the
second A in the next net in Round 4;
repeat fifteen times to add a total of
16F (Fig. 9—red thread). Secure the
thread and trim. ✦
GLORIANNE LJUBICH has enjoyed beading for
over a decade. While she is most able to reach a
Zen state while beadweaving, she utilizes multiple
techniques in her eclectic style. She designs and OP TION
teaches in Seattle, Washington. Create a pair of earrings by forming six
beaded rings. Attach the links to one
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Delica cylinder beads; FireLine braided another as described in Step 3. Add a
beading thread; Swarovski bicones, pearls, and connection point as in Step 4 at one
rivolis, and all other materials: FusionBeads.com, end of the assembly. Use the connec-
(888) 781-3559. tion point to attach an ear wire.
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1) BUCKLE. Peyote-stitch a 3-D rectangle:

brilliant buckle
Rounds 1–2: Tie a tension bead to the center
of 12' of thread. String 60A and let them
slide to the tension bead. Tie a square
knot to form a circle and pass through

bracelet the first A strung, leaving ¼" slack.

Remove the tension bead and wind the
tail thread around the bobbin.
Diane Dennis Round 3: String 1A, skip 1A from the previ-
ous round, and pass through the follow-
A tubular peyote-stitched rectangle ing A; repeat to add a total of 30A. Step
up for the next round by passing
doubles as a buckle in this bold and through the first A added in this and
striking bracelet. subsequent rounds (Fig. 1—green thread).
Round 4: Work eight tubular peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch, then
work one stitch with 2A. Work five
tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each
stitch, then work one stitch with 2A.
Repeat from the beginning of this
round (Fig. 1—blue thread).
Round 5: Work eight tubular peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A added in the previous round to
form a herringbone stitch. Work six
tubular peyote stitches with 1A in each
stitch, then string 2A and pass down
through the next A. Work nine tubular
peyote stitches with 1A in each stitch,
then string 2A and pass down through
the next A. Work six tubular peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A. Work one stitch with 1A (Fig. 1—
ARTIST’S TIPS red thread).
Round 6: Work eight tubular peyote stitches
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with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A
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MEET THE ARTIST and pass down through the next A added
Silamide for the bracelet band
Diane will be teaching at Bead Fest in the previous round. Work seven tubu-
and FireLine for the buckle.
Philadelphia, August 19-21, 2011. lar peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch,
• Peyote stitch tends to loosen a then string 2A and pass down through
bit as it’s worn, so I find stretch- the next A. Work ten tubular peyote
ing the beading thread and stitches with 1B in each stitch, then string
working with a tight tension 2A and pass down through the next A.
helps. I also work with a double Work eight tubular peyote stitches with 1B
TECHNIQUES strand of thread, which helps in each stitch, then string 2A and pass
tubular, circular, and flat peyote stitch
retain thread tension. down through the next A. Work two tubu-
herringbone stitch
lar peyote stitches with 1B in each stitch
PROJECT LEVEL (Fig. 2—black thread).
See p. 94 for helpful technique and
project-level information.

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 Round 7: Work eight tubular peyote
stitches with 1B in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A added in the previous round.
Work eight tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work eleven tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work eight tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work three tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch (Fig. 2—orange
thread).
Round 8: Work eight tubular peyote
stitches with 1B in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A added in the previous round.
Work nine tubular peyote stitches with
1B in each stitch, then string 2A and
pass down through the next A. Work
twelve tubular peyote stitches with 1B
in each stitch, then string 2A and pass
down through the next A. Work nine
tubular peyote stitches with 1B in each
stitch, then string 2A and pass down
through the next A. Work four tubu-
lar peyote stitches with 1B in each
stitch (Fig. 2—brown thread).
Round 9: Work eight tubular peyote
stitches with 1B in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A added in the previ-
ous round. Work ten tubu-
lar peyote stitches with 1B
in each stitch, then string
2A and pass down through
the next A. Work thirteen
tubular peyote stitches with
1B in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down
through the next A. Work
ten tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down
through the next A. Work
five tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch
(Fig. 2—pink thread).
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Round 10: Work eight tubular peyote
stitches with 1B in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A added in the previous round.
Work eleven tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work fourteen tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work eleven tubular peyote stitches
with 1B in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work six tubular peyote stitches with
1B in each stitch (Fig. 2—purple thread).
Round 11: Work eight tubular peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A added in the previous round.
Work twelve tubular peyote stitches
with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work fifteen tubular peyote stitches
Round 12: Work eight tubular peyote
Fig. 1: Stitching Rounds 1–5 of the buckle
Fig. 2: Stitching Rounds 6–13 of the buckle
BEADWORK
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MATERIALS
5 g antique silver size 11° cylinder beads (A)
5 g light gray size 11° cylinder beads (B)
20 g antique silver metallic size 11° hex
cylinder beads (C)
3 silver 8mm pressed-glass flowers
Smoke size D nylon or 6 lb braided beading
thread
Beading wax (optional)
TOOLS
Size 12 beading needles
Scissors
Bobbin
FINISHED SIZE: 7½" (overall
bracelet length); 2¼" x 2" (buckle)
with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work twelve tubular peyote stitches
with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work seven tubular peyote stitches
with 1A in each stitch (Fig. 2—green
thread).
stitches with 1A in each stitch, then
string 2A and pass down through the
next A added in the previous round.
Work thirteen tubular peyote stitches
with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next A.
Work sixteen tubular peyote stitches
with 1A in each stitch, then string 2A
and pass down through the next
A. Work thirteen tubular peyote
stitches with 1A in each stitch,
then string 2A and pass down
through the next A. Work eight
tubular peyote stitches with 1A
in each stitch (Fig. 2—blue thread).
Round 13: Work eight tubular
peyote stitches with 1A in each
stitch, then string 1A and pass
down through the next A added
in the previous round. Work
fourteen tubular peyote stitches
with 1A in each stitch, then
string 1A and pass down through
the next A. Work seventeen
tubular peyote stitches with 1A
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Fig. 3: Zipping the edges of the buckle
in each stitch, then string 1A and pass
down through the next A. Work
fourteen tubular peyote stitches with
1A in each stitch, then string 1A and
pass down through the next A. Work
nine tubular peyote stitches with 1A in
each stitch (Fig. 2—red thread). Set the
needle aside.
Place a needle on the other end of the
thread. Repeat Rounds 4–12 for the
second side.
Zip: Touch the second side’s Round 12 to
the first side’s Round 13 so the beads
interlock like a zipper. Weave back and
forth through these beads in a peyote-
stitch thread path to form a seamless
join (Fig. 3). Secure the thread and
trim. Set the buckle aside.
2) BASE. Work three-drop peyote stitch
to form the body of the cuff:
Rows 1–2: String a tension bead at the
end of 4' of thread, leaving a 6" tail.
String 26C.
Row 3: String 1C, skip 1C from the previ-
ous row, and pass through the follow-
ing 3C. String 3C, skip 3C from the
previous row, and pass through the
following 3C; repeat twice. String 3C,
skip 3C, and pass through the follow-
ing 1C to add a total of 13C (Fig. 4—blue
thread).
Row 4: String 1C and pass back through
the last 3C added in the previous row.
String 3C and pass back through the
next 3C added in the previous row;
repeat twice. String 3C, skip 3C, and
pass through the following 1C to add a
total of 13C (Fig. 4—red thread).
Rows 5 and on: Repeat Row 4 to work a
strip of flat peyote stitch 5½" to
6" long. Note: These lengths are
approximate and can be adjusted later.
3) BUCKLE CONNECTION. Peyote-
stitch strips off the base and use them to
secure the buckle to the base:
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Fig. 4: Adding Rows 3 and 4 of the base
Fig. 5: Stitching
the strips
Strip 1: Weave through beads to exit from
the second set of 3C in the strip’s
second-to-last row. Work a strip of
three-drop peyote stitch off the base
that’s 6C wide and 30 rows long (Fig. 5—
blue thread). Don’t trim the thread.
Strip 2: Start a new 1' thread that exits
from the fourth set of 3C in the strip’s
second-to-last row. Work a strip of
three-drop peyote stitch 6C wide and
30 rows long (Fig. 5—red thread).
Connect: Lay one of the buckle’s long
edges across the strips just formed.
*Loop one of the strips through the
buckle and stitch the strip end to the
base to hold the buckle in place (Fig. 6).
Exit up through the center of the con-
nection point, string 1 flower and 1C,
and pass back down through the
flower and the base (Fig. 7); repeat the
thread path several times to reinforce.
Secure all threads and trim. Repeat
from * to connect and embellish the
other strip.
4) CLASP. Peyote-stitch the clasp:
Tab:Turn the base so Row 1 is up. Start a
new 3' thread that exits the fourth C
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from the right edge. Work three
peyote stitches with 3C in each stitch
for a total of 31 rows (Fig. 8—green
thread). Form a hidden turnaround to
pass back through the final set of 3C
added. Work two peyote stitches with
3C in each stitch for a total of 12 rows
(Fig. 8—blue thread). Form a hidden
turnaround to pass back through the
final set of 3C added. Work one peyote
stitch with 3C in each stitch for a total
of 12 rows (Fig. 8—red thread).
Loop, Rounds 1–2: String 15C or enough
to fit snugly around a flower. Pass
through the final 2 rows added on the
tab to exit from 3C on the tab.
Loop, Round 3: String 1C, skip the 1C just
added, and pass through the next C;
repeat around to add a total of 7C.
String 1C and pass through the final
2 rows of the tab. Step up through the
first C added in this round.
Loop, Round 4: Work circular peyote stitch
in this bead order: 2C, 2C, 1C, 2C,
1C, 2C, and 2C (Fig. 9). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure the
thread and trim.
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the strip to the
base

Fig. 7: Embellishing
the loop with a
flower bead
Button: Test the bracelet for size, thread-
ing the tab through the other side of
the buckle until the loop touches the Fig. 8:
Stitching
base. Start a new 8" thread at this the tab
point so it exits from the front of the
base. String 1C, 1 flower, and 1C; pass
back through the flower, the next C,
and into the base. Repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Secure the thread Fig. 9: Adding
the loop
and trim. ✦
DIANE DENNIS is primarily a self-taught bead
artist. She has been teaching beadwork in the
northern Virginia area at Stars Beads in Vienna,
Accents Beads in Rockville, Maryland, and
Bead Obsessions in Alexandria. Contact Diane at
DianeDennisBeadwork@comcast.net and
through her website, www.DianeDennisBead
work.com.

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

contact: Delica beads and all other materials:
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, (800) 355-2137,
www.firemountaingems.com.

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diamond of pearls
pendant Tr a n g G o r d o n

Double up two-needle right-angle weave

to form this elegant two-layer, completely
reversible diamond pendant.

TECHNIQUES ARTIST’S TIP

two-needle right-angle weave
For a reversible pendant with two
netting
different looks, use different-colored
PROJECT LEVEL pearls on each side of the diamond.
See p. 94 for helpful technique and
project-level information.

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1) LAYER 1. Work two-needle right-
angle weave to form the bottom layer
of the pendant:
Side 1: Mark one end of 6' of thread with
the red pen and the other end with
the black pen. Place a needle on each
end of the thread. String 1E, 1A, and
1E on the red thread, then string 1A
on the black thread; cross the needles
through the last E strung. String 1A
and 1E on the red thread and 1A on
the black thread, then cross the nee-
dles through the last E strung; repeat
to add a total of 7E.
Corner 1: String 1A, 1D, 1A, and 1E on
the red thread and 1A on the black
thread; cross the needles through the
last E strung to form the first corner.
Side 2: String 1A and 1E on the red
thread and 1A on the black thread,
then cross the needles through the last
E strung; repeat to add a total of 7E.
Corner 2: String 1A, 1D, 1A, and 1E on
the black thread and 1A on the red
thread; cross the needles through the
last E strung to form the first corner.
Repeat Side 1, Corner 1, and Side 2.
Connect: String 1A on the red thread and
1A, 1D, and 1A on the black thread;
cross the needles through the first E
added in this step. Pass the black
thread through the nearest A. Weave
the red thread through beads to exit
toward the inside of the square, from
the first A added on the black thread.
Note: The needles will exit in opposite
directions with the black on the left
and the red on the right (Fig. 1).
2) INNER EDGE. String 3A on the red
thread and cross the black thread
through the third A just added. Pass the
red thread through the next inner A
added in the previous step (Fig. 2).
*String 2A on the black thread and cross
the red thread through the second A just
added, then pass the black thread
through the following inner A added in
the previous step; repeat from * three
times, alternating red and black threads.
String 2A on the black thread and cross
the red thread through the second A just
added. Skip 1A on the inner A added in
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Fig. 1: Completing
Layer 1
Fig. 2: Adding the first
stitch at the inner edge
of the square
a angle weave, repeating Layer 1 but using
Fig. 3: Finishing the inner
edge of the square
Fig. 4: Stitching Layer 2
BEADWORK
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MATERIALS
3 g medium amethyst rainbow size 11° seed
beads (A)
2 g metallic gold size 11° seed beads (B)
1 g silver-lined green size 11° seed beads (C)
12 crystal satin AB 4mm crystal bicones (D)
56 cream 3mm crystal pearl rounds (E)
16 light purple 3mm crystal pearl rounds (F)
1 amethyst 7×15mm crystal faceted
teardrop
Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Red and black permanent marking pens
Scissors
2 size 12 beading needles
FINISHED SIZE: 1½ x 2¾"
the previous step and pass the black
thread through the following inner A to
form a decrease (Fig. 3a). Continue work-
ing in the same manner to add a round
of double-needle right-angle weave to
the inside of Layer 1. Weave through
beads to exit from the second A added in
this step, with the needles exiting in op-
posite directions (Fig. 3).
3) LAYER 2. Work double-needle right-
the inner A from the previous step as the
inner side of each unit (Fig. 4).
4) OUTER EDGE. Working around the
outside edge of the square, connect the
outer A of Layers 1 and 2 by adding 1C
in each two-needle right-angle-weave
unit on the sides and passing through
1D at the corners (Fig. 5). Secure the
thread and trim. Set the square aside.
Fig. 5: Adding the outer edge
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 5) FLOWER. Work two-needle right-
angle weave to form a 2-layer flower:
Round 1: Use 6' of new thread to string
8A. Slide the beads to the middle of
the thread and tie a knot to form a
tight circle. Pass one end through the
nearest A. Mark the end of the left
thread with the red pen and the end
of the right thread with the black pen.
Round 2: String 1F, 1D, and 1F on the
black thread and cross the red thread
through the last F added; pass the
black thread through the next A of
Round 1. String 1D and 1F on the red
thread and cross the black thread
through the last F, then pass the red
thread through the following A of
Round 1; repeat around, alternating
black and red threads, for a total of
7 right-angle-weave units. For the
final unit, pass the black thread
through the first F added in this step
and string 1D; cross the red thread
through the D (Fig. 6).
Round 3: String 1F, 1A, and 1F on the
black thread and cross the red thread
through the last F added. Pass the
black thread through the next D of
Round 2. String 1A and 1F on the red
thread, cross the black thread through
the last F added, then pass the red
thread through the following D in
Round 2; repeat around, alternating
black and red threads, for a total of
7 right-angle-weave units. For the final
unit, string 1A on the red thread and
pass the black thread through the next
D of Round 2, the first F added in this
round, and cross through the A just
added (Fig. 7). Weave through beads to
exit from a D of Round 2, with the
threads exiting in opposite directions.
Round 4: String 1B on the black thread
and pass through the next D of Round
2; repeat to add a total of 8B (Fig. 8—
blue thread).
Round 5: Pass the red thread through the
nearest B of Round 4; string 5B and
pass through the next B of Round 4;
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Fig. 6: Stitching Fig. 7: Working
Round 2 of the Round 3 of the
flower flower
Fig. 8: Stitching
Rounds 4 and 5 of the
flower
repeat around to add a total of 40B.
Exit from the third B added in this
round (Fig. 8—red thread).
Connect: Place the flower inside the
beadwork formed in Steps 1–4 so four Fig. 9: Adding
of the flower’s nets added in Round 5 the flower, drop,
and bail
touch the inside edge of the square.
Use any thread available to securely
stitch the center B of each point to the the needles through the fourth B just
inside edge of the square (Fig. 9—green strung on the red thread; repeat three
thread). Secure the thread and trim. times (Fig. 9—red thread). String 3B on
Drop: Start 8" of new thread that exits a the red thread and 3B on the black
corner D on the square. String 5B, thread; making sure the bail isn’t
the teardrop, and 2B; pass back twisted, cross the needles through the
through the third B first added. first D exited in this section. Secure
String 2B; pass through the last the thread and trim. ✦
D exited (Fig. 9—blue thread). Repeat
the thread path to reinforce. Secure TRANG GORDON lives in Irvine, California,
the thread and trim. where she enjoys doing beadwork and sharing her
Bail: Start 2' of new thread that exits the designs with friends.
D on the corner opposite the drop;
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
thread a needle on each end and color
contact: FireLine braided beading thread,
one thread end red and the other Swarovski teardrop and pearls, and all other
black. String 4B on the red thread materials: JJ Bead, (714) 848-5626,
and 3B on the black thread and cross www.jjbead.com.
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miriam bangle
J e a n Po we r
Inspired by a piece by Miriam Haskell,
this memory-wire-supported bangle uses
simple beading techniques to encase a
rivoli at each end.

editors’ tip
Use mint and forest green beads
combined with a crystal AB rivoli
for a different, bold look.

TECHNIQUES
tubular peyote stitch
wireworking

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-
level information.

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ARTIST’S TIPS
• Always make sure you step up at the end of your rounds to be
in the correct place to continue.
• When working the rope, you know you’re ready to step up for
the next round when you reach a B bead.
• Forming the wire loops so they sit perpendicular to the memory
wire makes it possible for the rivolis to sit facing up and away
from your wrist rather than pointing toward each other.
1) BEZEL 1. Work tubular peyote stitch
to bezel a rivoli:
Rounds 1–2: Use 6' of thread to string
36D, leaving a 6" tail. Pass through
the first D strung to form a circle.
Round 3: Work 1A in each stitch for a total
of 18A. Step up for the next and sub-
sequent rounds by passing through
the first bead added in the current
round (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1: Stitching Round 3 of the bezel
Rounds 4–5: Work 1B in each stitch for a
total of 18B in each of the 2 rounds.
Weave through beads to exit Round 1.
Round 6: Work 1D in each stitch for a
total of 18D.
Round 7: Insert 1 rivoli into the beadwork
facedown. Work 1C in each stitch for a
total of 18C.
Round 8: Work 1B in each stitch for a total
of 18B (Fig. 2).
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MATERIALS
1 g clear lavender size 15° cylinder beads (A)
2 g gunmetal-lined clear size 15° seed
beads (B)
9 g galvanized silver size 15° seed beads (C)
2 g galvanized silver size 11° cylinder
beads (D)
2 foil-backed violet 14mm crystal rivolis
White size D nylon beading thread
Silver bracelet-size memory wire (2 rings
long)
TOOLS
Size 12 beading needle
Scissors
Memory-wire cutters
Round-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: Adjustable
8 Round 10: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then
7
6 work 14 stitches with 1C in each stitch
1 (Fig. 4—blue thread path).
2
3
4
5
Fig. 2: Working Rounds 4–8 of the bezel
Round 9: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then work
4 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Pass
through the next up bead from the
previous round to form a decrease.
Work 5 stitches with 1C in each stitch,
then form a decrease; repeat once
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 4: Stitching Rounds 10 and 11 of the bezel
Round 11: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then 2
stitches with 1C in each stitch. Pass
through the next 2 up beads from the
previous round to form 2 decreases,
then work 1C in each of 3 stitches;
repeat once (Fig. 4—red thread path).
Round 12: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then 8
stitches with 1C in each stitch (Fig. 5—
Fig. 3: Adding Round 9 of the bezel blue thread path).
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 Round 13: Work 1 stitch with 1B, then
5 stitches with 1C in each stitch. Note:
The second, fourth, and sixth beads
will bridge over large gaps (Fig. 5—red
thread path).
Fig. 5: Adding Rounds 12 and 13 of the bezel
2) ROPE. Stitching right off the bezel,
work 1 stitch with 1B and 5 stitches with
1C in each stitch. Repeat until the rope
is 12½" or long enough to wrap the wrist
twice. Set the beadwork aside.
3) BEZEL 2. Repeat Step 1 to bezel
the second rivoli, then work 3 rounds
of the rope from Step 2.
4) ASSEMBLY. Finish the bracelet:
Memory wire: Use round-nose pliers to
form a simple loop at each end of the
memory wire. Pass one end of the
wire through the beaded rope.
Zip: Place the rope section of Bezel 2 over
the opposite end of the memory wire.
If necessary, stitch more tubular pey-
ote rounds so the ropes are long
enough that the final rounds of the
two bezels can meet. Interlock the
beads of the rope ends like a zipper,
making sure the Cs align to continue
the spiral. Weave back and forth
Fig. 6: Zipping the rope ends
through the rope ends, seamlessly
connecting the ropes (Fig. 6). ✦
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
JEAN POWER is an award-winning jewelry contact: Swarovski crystal rivoli (article #1122),
designer, author, and teacher. When not teaching Delica cylinder beads, Nymo nylon beading thread,
or writing, she loves to combine beads with mixed and all other materials: Bead Merchant, www
materials and techniques and play roller derby. .beadmerchant.co.uk. Similar materials: Fusion
Visit her website at www.jeanpower.com. Beads.com, (888) 781-3559.

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ARTIST’S TIPS

royal delta collar

• Embellish the collar with crystal bicones
or teardrops when working the picot
edging.

Susan B. Swanson • Use a slide clasp in place of the toggle

by adding additional seed-bead loops
to the ends of the necklace.
Pair iris cylinder beads with metallic seed
• The necklace can be made with either
beads to create a series of contrasting triangles odd-count or even-count peyote
that form an elegant necklace. stitch.
• To widen the necklace, string
additional beads at the beginning.

1) BASE. Peyote-stitch the body of the

necklace:
Rows 1 and 2: Use 4' of thread to string
4C and 5B, leaving a 8" tail.
Row 3: String 1B, skip the last B added,
and pass back through the next B;
repeat once. String 1C, skip the fol-
lowing C, and pass back through the
next C; repeat once. String 1C and tie
the tail and working threads together,
tightening the beads into place. Pass
back through the last C added (Fig. 1—
green thread).
Row 4: String 1C and pass back through
the next C from the previous row;
repeat once. String 1C and pass back
through the next B. String 1B and pass
back through the next B (Fig. 1—blue
thread).
Row 5: Work one peyote stitch with 1B and
four stitches with 1C in each stitch.
Form a hidden turnaround to exit back
through the last C added (Fig. 1—red
thread).

TECHNIQUES Fig. 1: Stitching Rows 1–5 of the base

peyote stitch
whipstitch
picot Continue working odd-count peyote stitch,
forming a hidden turnaround in the odd
PROJECT LEVEL rows, in this bead-stitch order:
See p. 94 for helpful technique and project- Row 6: Four stitches with 1C in each stitch.
level information.
Row 7: Five stitches with 1C in each stitch.

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 Row 8: Four stitches with 1C in
each stitch.
Row 9: One stitch with 1B and four
stitches with 1C in each stitch.
Row 10: Three stitches with 1C in each
stitch and one stitch with 1B.
Row 11: Two stitches with 1B in each
stitch and three stitches with 1C in
each stitch.
Row 12: Two stitches with 1B in each
stitch and two stitches with 1C in
each stitch.
Row 13: Three stitches with 1B in each
stitch and two stitches with 1C in
each stitch.
Row 14: One stitch with 1C and three
stitches with 1B in each stitch.
Row 15: Four stitches with 1B in
each stitch and one stitch with 1C.
Row 16: Four stitches with 1B in
each stitch.
Row 17: Five stitches with 1B in
each stitch.
Row 18: Four stitches with 1B in
each stitch.
Row 19: Four stitches with 1B in
each stitch and one stitch with 1C.
Row 20: One stitch with 1C and three
stitches with 1B in each stitch.
Row 21: Three stitches with 1B in each
stitch and two stitches with 1C in
each stitch.
Row 22: Two stitches with 1C in each
stitch and two stitches with 1B
in each stitch.
Row 23: Two stitches with 1B in each
stitch and three stitches with 1C
in each stitch.
Row 24: Three stitches with 1C in each
stitch and one stitch with 1B.
Row 25: One stitch with 1B and four
stitches with 1C in each stitch (Fig. 2).
Repeat Rows 6–25 to the desired length.
Don’t trim the thread.
2) CLASP. Add a needle to the tail
thread and weave through beads to exit
from the first C in Row 1 toward the
center. String 12A and the bar half of
the clasp. Pass through the second B
added in Row 1 (Fig. 3). Repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Secure the tail thread
and trim. In a similar manner, use the
working thread to add the ring half of
the clasp to the other end of the base.
Secure the working thread and trim.
3) TOP EDGING. Start a 4' thread that
exits up through the first C in Row 1.
String 3A and pass the thread under-
neath the loop of thread that connects
Rows 1 and 3. Pass back through the
third A just added (Fig. 4—blue thread).
String 2A, loop under the threads be-
tween the next two rows, and back
through the second A just added (Fig. 4—
MATERIALS
2 g gold metallic size 15° charlottes (A)
10 g gold metallic size 11° seed beads (B)
10 g purple iris size 11° cylinder beads (C)
1 gold 15mm toggle clasp
Cream nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Size 12 beading needle
Scissors
FINISHED SIZE: 16"
red thread); repeat down the length of the
base. Secure the thread and trim.
4) BOTTOM EDGING. Start a 4' thread
that exits down through the final B in
Row 1. String 1B and pass the thread
underneath the loop of thread that con-
nects Rows 1 and 3. String 1B and pass
up through the end B in Row 5 and
down through the end C in Row 7
(Fig. 5—blue thread). String 4C, pass back
through the first C just added to form a
picot, pass up through the last C exited
on the base, and up through the next B
along the edge. Continue along the base
edge, whipstitching 1B over the Bs at the
bottom of the triangles and adding a picot
of C at the point of the triangles (Fig. 5—red
thread). Secure the thread and trim. ✦

25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17 Fig. 5: Adding the bottom edging
16
15 SUSAN B. SWANSON is a primarily self-taught
14 Fig. 3: Adding the clasp bar beader and has been beading for four years. She
13
12 lives in Richland, Washington, and also enjoys
11 gardening and illustrating. Visit Susan’s website,
10 www.susanbernadine.com, or contact her at
9
8 susanbernadine@yahoo.com.
7
6 RESOURCES Check your local bead shop
5
4 or contact: Delica cylinder beads and all other
3 materials: Beads ’n’ Beyond/Quiltworks
2 Northwest, (425) 453-6005, www.beadsand
1
beyond-wa.com.
Fig. 4: Stitching the top edging
Fig. 2: Forming Rows 1–25

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camelot cross bracelet
Carole Ohl The herringbone- and peyote-stitched
components that form this regal bracelet
tease the eye . . . are they diamonds or
squares?

TECHNIQUES
herringbone stitch
circular peyote stitch

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-
level information.

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5 g amber rainbow size 11° cylinder
beads (A)
3 g matte blue-green iris size 11° cylinder
let beads (B)
3 g matte steel blue iris size 11° seed
ARTIST’S TIPS beads (C)
• The tighter your thread tension, the more domed your square compo- 2 g dark Montana blue AB size 11° seed
beads (D)
nents will be. Lighter tension will result in a flatter style. Both are fine;
28 Pacific opal 2XAB 6mm crystal
this is a matter of personal preference. bicones (E)
• Using all four colors is simply a design choice. If you prefer to use only Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
two colors, this works, too.
TOOLS
• Optional embellishment (as shown on the blue-and-amber bracelet at Scissors
right): Once the square is complete, weave back to the center crystals Size 11 or 12 beading needle
and add 1D between each one.
FINISHED SIZE: 7"

1) SQUARE. Work circular peyote and

herringbone stitch to form a square
component:
Round 1: Use 5' of thread to string 4E,
leaving a 3" tail. Pass through the
4E again to form a circle and tie a
knot to secure. Exit through 1E.
Round 2: String 2C and pass through
the next E; repeat three times to add
a total of 8C. Step up for the next
and subsequent rounds by passing
through the first C added in the Fig. 1: Adding
current round. Round 3
Round 3: String 2C and pass through
the next C of Round 2, the nearest
E, and the following C; repeat three
times to add a total of 8C (Fig. 1).
Round 4: String 2C, pass down through
the next C of Round 3, string 6A,
Fig. 2: Stitching
and pass up through the following C Round 4
of Round 3; repeat three times to
add a total of 8C and 24A (Fig. 2).
Round 5: String 2C, pass down through
the next C of Round 4, string 2A,
skip 2A of Round 4, pass through
the next 2A, string 2A, and pass up
through the nearest C added in
Round 4; repeat three times to add a
total of 8C and 16A (Fig. 3).
Round 6: String 2C, pass down through
the next C of Round 5, string 1A,
pass through the next 2A of Round
5, string 2A, pass through the fol- Fig. 3: Adding
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Round 5; repeat three times to add a
total of 8C and 16A (Fig. 4—blue thread).
Round 7: String 2C, pass down through
the next C of Round 6, string 1A, pass
through the next A of Round 6, string
2A, pass through the following 2A of
Round 6, string 2A, pass through the
nearest 2A of Round 6, string 1A, and
pass up through the nearest C of
Round 6; repeat three times to add a
total of 8C and 24A (Fig. 4—red thread).
Round 8: String 2D, pass down through Fig. 4: Stitching
Rounds 6 and 7
the next C of Round 7, string 1B, pass
through the next A of Round 7, string
1B, pass through the following 2A of
Round 7, string 2B, pass through the
nearest 2A of Round 7, string 1B, pass
through the next A of Round 7, string
1B, and pass up through the nearest C
of Round 7; repeat three times to add
a total of 8D and 24B (Fig. 5).
Round 9: String 1D, pass down through
the next D of Round 8, string 1B, pass
through the next B of Round 8, string
1B, pass through the next B of Round 8,
string 2B, pass through the following
2B of Round 8, string 2B, pass
through the nearest 1B of Round 8, Fig. 5: Forming
Round 8
string 1B, pass through the next 1B,
string 1B, and pass up through the
nearest D of Round 8; repeat three
times to add a total of 4D and 32B Fig. 6: Stitching
(Fig. 6). Secure the thread and trim. Round 9
Set aside.
Repeat entire step five times for a total
of 6 squares or enough to reach the
desired bracelet length; for the final
square, use 9' of thread and don’t trim.

2) ASSEMBLY. Weave the working

thread of the final square through beads
to exit up through a D of Round 9.
String 1D and pass down through a D
of Round 9 on the left side of a second
square. String 1D and pass up through
the original D exited on the first square.
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
Weave down through the beads on the
left side of the second square to exit the
nearest D of Round 9 (Fig. 7—blue thread). Fig. 7: Connecting the squares

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 String 1D and pass up through the near- Repeat the thread path to reinforce. CAROLE OHL is a graphic designer and certified
est D of Round 9 on the first square. Secure this thread and trim. Zentangle teacher. Teaching and sharing with
others is what she loves best. Visit www.bead
String 1D and pass down through the
-patterns.com for more of Carole’s designs; read
last D exited on the second square. Re- 4) CLASP LOOP. Weave the working her blog at www.openseedarts.blogspot.com.
peat the thread path to reinforce. Weave thread of the final square through beads
through beads on the first square to exit to exit through the sixth B added to the RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
from the next connection D (Fig. 7—red open end of the bracelet. String 27B or contact: FireLine braided beading thread,
Swarovski crystal bicones, and Delica cylinder
thread). enough to fit snugly around the clasp
beads: Artbeads.com, (866) 715-232. Miyuki seed
Repeat entire step four times to connect button. Pass through the third B added beads: Charlene’s Beads, (760) 530-9436, www
all of the squares. on this end edge (Fig. 12). Repeat the .cbbeads.com.
thread path several times to reinforce.
3) CLASP BUTTON. Stitch a button: Secure the thread and trim. ✦
Base: Use 2' of thread to string 4E, leav-
ing a 3" tail. Pass through all the E
again to form a circle and tie a knot to
secure. Exit through 1E.
Picots: String 3C and pass through the
next E; repeat three times to add a
total of 12C. Exit through 1E (Fig. 8—
blue thread).
Connectors: String 1C and pass through
the next E; repeat three times to add
a total of 4C. Exit through the first C
(a “connector”) added in this round Fig. 8: Adding the Fig. 9: Adding Fig. 10: Stitching
(Fig. 8—red thread). picots and squares the cross the shank

Cross: String 7C, lay the strand across

the center of the base circle, and pass
through the nearest connector C; pass
back through the 7C and through the
original connector C. Weave through
the nearest E and connector C (Fig. 9—
blue thread). String 3C and pass
through the fourth C added in this Fig. 11:
section. String 3C and pass through Attaching
the button
the connector C on the other edge of
the circle; pass back through the beads
just added. Weave through beads to
exit down through the third C of a
picot (Fig. 9—red thread).
Shank: String 9A and lay the strand along
the back of the button. Pass through
the 3C of the opposite picot, back
through the 9A just added, and
through the 3C of the nearest picot. Fig. 12:
Stitching the
Repeat the thread path to reinforce; clasp loop
exit from the sixth A added (Fig. 10).
Attach: String 5B and pass through the
center 4B at the beginning end of the
bracelet. String 5B and pass through
the center 3A on the shank (Fig. 11).

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 project
cairo collar
Ly n n D av y
A modern take on a classic style, this
deceptively simple choker has plenty
of intricate detail with glass drops that
mimic high-end stones.

TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
herringbone stitch
flat and tubular peyote stitch
picot
fringe
right-angle weave

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-
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 MATERIALS
ARTIST’S TIPS 1 g antique gold size 15° charlottes (A)
5 g taupe size 11° cylinder beads (B)
• Work your ladder stitch with even tension, but not too tight, so the 1 g bronze size 11° cylinder beads (C)
neck strap remains flexible. 2 palace green opal 4mm crystal bicones
• To adjust the necklace’s length, stitch extra ladder stacks on each side 5 palace green opal 6mm crystal bicones (D)
6 turquoise Picasso glass 12×16mm
of the neck strap, making sure you always have an even number of rows
top-drilled teardrop beads (E)
and allow about ½" on each side for the clasp. Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
• Experiment with other colorways or make the entire base with metallic
TOOLS
cylinder beads. Add fringes to the centerpiece and straps to make a
Size 10 and 13 beading needles
bigger, bolder statement.
Scissors

FINISHED SIZE: 15¾"

1) CENTERPIECE BASE. Use the size
10 needle unless indicated. Work ladder
and herringbone stitch to form the
center’s base:
Rows 1–3: Add a tension bead to the end
of 4' of thread. Work a ladder-stitched
strip 3B high and 28 rows long (Fig. 1).
Weave through beads to exit up
through the second-to-last stack.
Row 4: String 2B, pass down through the
next stack, and up through the follow-
ing stack (Fig. 2); repeat to work 13 her-
ringbone stitches, adding a total of
26B. Weave through beads to exit up
through the third-to-last B added in
the row (Fig. 3).
Row 5: Work a total of 11 herringbone
stitches with 2B in each stitch. Weave
through beads to exit up through the
third-to-last B added in the row
(Fig. 4).
Rows 6–11: Use B to work 6 rows of her-
ringbone stitch with 9 stitches in each
row. Form hidden turnarounds by
weaving through beads as in Fig. 5.
At the end of the final row, weave
through beads to exit the third-to-last
bead. Be careful not to pull the thread
too tight or the herringbone will
distort.
Rows 12–17: Repeat Rows 6–11, this
time working 7 stitches in each row.
Rows 18–23: Repeat Rows 6–11, this time
working 5 stitches in each row.
Rows 24–29: Repeat Rows 6–11, this
time working 3 stitches in each row.
Row 30: Use 2B to work 1 herringbone
stitch. Remove the tension bead.
Secure the threads and trim.

Fig. 1: Starting Fig. 2: Working the first Fig. 3: Stepping up

Rows 1–3 herringbone stitch to Row 5

2) STRAPS. Start 3' of new thread that

exits up through the B of Row 2 in the
first ladder-stitched stack. Work a strip
of ladder stitch 2B high and 90 rows
long (Fig. 6). Secure the thread and trim.
Repeat entire step on the other side of
the centerpiece base, this time using
Fig. 4: Stepping up to Fig. 5: Making a hidden Fig. 6: Ladder-stitching 4' of thread. Don’t trim the thread.
Row 6 turnaround the strap

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 3) EDGE EMBELLISHMENTS. Add
various edgings and fringe to embellish
the base:
Herringbone edging: Weave the working
thread of the second strap through
beads to exit up through the final lad-
der stack, exiting toward the center-
piece. Note: When worn, this edging
will hang down from the straps. Work
herringbone stitch along the edge
with 2C in each stitch (Fig. 7) for a total
of 45 stitches. Exit up through the
nearest 3B stack.
Crystal fringe: String 1A, 1D, and 4A;
pass back through the first of the 4A,
the D, and 1A. Pull snug and pass
down through the last 2B exited and
up through the next 3B stack (Fig. 8a).
Picot edging: String 1C, 1A, and 1C; pass
down through the nearest 3B and up
through the next 4B to form a picot
(Fig. 8b); repeat to add a finish to the
top of each herringbone column on
the centerpiece base adding a total of
13 picot stitches.
Work 1 crystal fringe and repeat the
herringbone edging along the second
strap’s edge. Secure the thread and trim.
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Fig. 7: Embellishing 4) CENTERPIECE EMBELLISH-
the strap
MENTS. Add teardrop and crystal
fringe to the center base:
Teardrop loop: Start 3' of new thread in
the center base that exits up through
the second B in Row 5 (marked with
b the lower left-hand blue X in Fig. 9).
String 1A, 1B, 1A, 1E, 1A, 1B, and 1A;
a pass down through the fifth B in the
same row. Weave through beads to
exit up through the eighth B in Row 5
(Fig. 10). Add another teardrop loop as
before, pass down through the
Fig. 8: Adding a crystal eleventh B in Row 5, then weave
fringe and the first picot
edging to the centerpiece through beads to exit up through the
fourteenth B. Add a third teardrop
loop and pass down through the
Fig. 9: Marking seventeenth B in Row 5. Note: Loop-
the embellishment attachment points are marked with
points
blue Xs in Fig. 9. Weave through beads
to exit up through the third B in Row
10 (marked with the lower right-hand
red X in Fig. 9).
Crystal fringe: String 2A, 1D, and 4A;
pass back through the first of the 4A,
the D, and the nearest A. String 1A
and pass down through the next B
along the same row (Fig. 11). Weave
through the beads of Row 10 to add
another crystal
fringe that mirrors
the one just made.
Note: Fringe-attach-
ment points are
marked with red Xs
in Fig. 9.
Fig. 10: Adding Fig. 11: Adding the
an embellishment crystal fringe
loop
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 Continue to add loop and fringe embel-
lishments at the red and blue points
marked in Fig. 9. Secure the thread and
trim.
5) CLASP BAR. Work peyote stitch to
form the bar half of the toggle clasp:
Base: Use 2' of thread to form a strip of
two-drop peyote stitch 14C wide and
10 rows long.
Tube: Fold the strip so the first and last
rows interlock like a zipper. Weave the
beads of these rows together to form a
seamless tube. Pass through the center
of the tube to exit from one end.
Ends: String one 4mm bicone and 1A;
pass back through the bicone and the
center of the beaded tube; repeat to
add the other end (Fig. 12—blue thread).
Repeat the thread path to reinforce,
using the size 13 needle if necessary.
Weave through beads to exit from
the center of the tube, 8 beads from
one end.
Attach: Ladder-stitch 2C to the last 2C
exited on the tube. Continue working
ladder stitch to form a strip 2C tall
and 3 stacks long (Fig. 12—blue thread).
Ladder-stitch the final 2C to the
2B stack at one end of the necklace
(Fig. 12—red thread). Repeat the
thread path to reinforce. Secure
the thread and trim.
Fig. 12: Adding the bar
ends and attaching the
bar to the strap
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6) CLASP RING. Work tubular peyote
stitch to form the ring half of the
toggle clasp:
Rounds 1–2: Use 2' of thread to string
31C. Pass through the first 2C again
to form a circle.
Round 3: Work 15 stitches with 1C in each
stitch. Step up through the first 2C
added in Rounds 1 and 2 and the first
C added in this round (Fig. 13—blue
thread).
Rounds 4–5: Work 14 stitches with 2A in
each stitch, then weave through beads
to exit from the first A in Round 1;
repeat to add a fifth round, working
off the beads of Round 1 (Fig. 13—red
thread). Exit through the first 2C of
Rounds 1 and 2.
Zip: Press Rounds 1 and 5 together so the
beads touch on the outside of the cir-
cle. Use A to connect the rounds in a
right-angle-weave thread path (Fig. 14).
Note: Each unit will have 2A on the top
and bottom and 1A on each side.
Weave through beads to exit from the
open 2C at the start of the ring.
Attach: Ladder-stitch 2C to the last 2C
exited on the ring. Continue working
Fig. 13: Stitching
the clasp ring
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ladder stitch to form a strip 2C tall
and 3 stacks long. Ladder-stitch the
final 2C to the 2B stack at the other
end of the necklace. Repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim. ✦
LYNN DAVY lives and beads in the United
Kingdom and considers herself retro rather than
vintage. Visit www.nemeton.clara.net and www
.nemeton.etsy.com. The cylinder beads used in
this design were a gift from her much-loved
beading buddy Pollie Jeffery, a very special, brave,
and funny lady who passed away in 2010. This
project is dedicated to Pollie’s memory.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Charlottes: Laura McCabe, (860)
245-0455, www.justletmebead.com. Delica
cylinder beads, Swarovski bicones, and FireLine
braided beading thread: Fire Mountain Gems and
Beads, (800) 355-2137, www.firemountaingems
.com. Teardrops: Land of Odds, (615) 292-0610,
www.landofodds.com.
Fig. 14: Zipping the ring with
right-angle weave
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 dvd excerpt
Excerpted from the downloadable instructions included with the new DVDs,
Beadwork: Peyote Stitch—Basics and Beyond and Beadwork: Herringbone
Stitch—Basics and Beyond, featuring Editor Melinda Barta. Available at your
favorite bead shop or interweavestore.com ($29.99 each).

Peyote and Herringbone: Herringbone

®

BASICS AND BEYOND

Stitch
Basics and Beyond
Tubular,
spiral, flat,
and more!

BEADWORK EDITOR MELINDA BARTA in her newest DVDs reveals

with
everything you need to master peyote and herringbone stitches. After Melinda Barta
a review of the basic materials and stitches, Melinda teaches invaluable
tips and countless techniques for taking your peyote and herringbone
skills to the next level—including shaping how-tos, embellishments,
stitch variations, and more. The DVD format lets you learn at your own
pace, giving you the experience of a private lesson with Melinda. Plus,
with the downloadable supplement (some of which is shared here), you
can revisit the detailed illustrations presented in the lessons. Discover HERRINGBONE STITCH
ways to improve your jewelry-making skills and fall in love with seed Increasing Herringbone
beading all over again by mastering two of the most popular stitches. FIGURE 1: Increasing between columns.
You can always increase the size of your
beadwork by using larger beads. However,
Join artist and author a fun way to increase herringbone stitch is
Melinda Barta in six by adding beads between columns. Notice
watch-and-learn how this illustration shows 3 columns of her-
lessons in each DVD.
ringbone (indicated with white beads). To
work an increase row, begin the row as
usual by working a stitch with 2 beads, but
before passing up through the first bead of
the next column, string 1 bead (such as the
Follow along with
blue crystal bicone in the illustration). Now
Melinda as she dem-
onstrates each stitch. you can pass up through the first bead of
the next column and continue stitching in
this manner across the row. For a more
gradual increase, string 1 to 2 seed beads
between columns instead of a crystal bi-
cone. This technique works for flat, circular,
Take the next step and tubular variations.
in your journey as a p p
seed beader with fun
embellishments for all
of your designs.

Learn the secrets of

seed beading with
easy-to-follow stitch Figure 1
diagrams.

Work a decrease by switching to smaller

beads or reducing the number of beads
added between columns.

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 FIGURE 2: Adding Accents. Take your de-
signs to the next level by adding fun ac-
cents within columns. Before adding the 2
beads needed for a traditional herringbone
stitch, string 1 accent bead (indicated in or-
ange) and then the 2 herringbone beads
(indicated in blue). Pass back through the
accent bead, down through the second
bead of the first column, and up through
the first bead of the next column.
Figure 2
Embellishments
FIGURE 3: Decorative turnaround for flat
herringbone. Instead of looping your thread
around previous threads to work a turn-
around, string 1 bead at the end of each
row (indicated in orange). Not only does
this bead act as a stopper to allow you to
turn around and pass back through the last
herringbone bead exited, but it also adds a
bit of decoration.
Figure 3
Try your hand at tubular
herringbone stitch.
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®
Peyote Stitch
Basics and Beyond
Shaping
embellishments,
and more!
with
WO R K S H O P
Melinda Barta
PEYOTE STITCH
Shaping
FIGURE 4: End-row decrease. To end a row
short, work a mid-row turnaround between
previously stitched beads by passing the
needle under the thread of the previous
row. String 1 bead (indicated in blue) and
continue peyote-stitching across the row.
Figure 4
FIGURE 5: End-row increase. To increase
the width of a strip of beadwork, exit a
“down” bead at the end of the strip. (This
“down” bead is in the second-to-last row.)
Note: The following beads are added in
blue on the illustration. String 3 beads and
pass back through the first bead just added.
String 1 bead and pass through the nearest
“up” bead in the final row of the beadwork.
Continue stitching back and forth across the
rows as before.
Figure 5
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Embellishments
FIGURE 6: Stitch in the ditch. “Stitching in
the ditch” is a way to add dimension by
embellishing the surface of a strip of bead-
work. Exit a bead of the strip, string 1 crystal
TIPS,
bicone (or other accent bead), and pass
through the next bead in the same row of
the strip. Note: One row of beads is indi-
cated with orange beads to show which row
is being embellished with crystal bicones.
Figure 6
FIGURE 7: Peaked edging. To give the end
of your beadwork a decorative look, create
peaked edging by adding a bead in every
other stitch. For the spaces where you
aren’t adding beads, weave through beads
of the previous rows to reach the next “up”
bead.
Figure 7
Get started with a comprehensive tools
and materials overview: Learn which
to use and how to use them.
Watch previews of the DVDs at
interweavestore.com/peyotedvdpreview and
interweavestore.com/herringbonedvdpreview.
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ruffled chain bracelet

Laina Goodman

Form a smooth, seamless transition

from peyote to herringbone stitch
while making the components for
this airy, delicate bracelet.

TECHNIQUES
circular peyote stitch
herringbone stitch

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-
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 MATERIALS
5 g dark bronze size 15° seed beads (A)
5 g gold-lined aqua size 15° seed beads (B)
ARTIST’S TIPS 2 g coral-lined amber size 11° cylinder
beads (C)
• You can easily turn a pair of components into a pair of earrings. Simply 30 Indian pink size 3mm crystal bicones (D)
attach an ear wire to the picot at the top of the scallop, and it will dangle 13 smoky topaz 3mm crystal bicones (E)
beautifully. 6 pale green luster 8mm melon rounds (F)
1 amethyst 15mm Czech glass button with
• Change the color of the melon rounds to give the bracelet more dimension. shank
You can also substitute another 8mm bead, such as a crystal round or pearl. Smoke 4 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS
2 size 12 beading needles
Scissors
1) SCALLOP COMPONENT. Work
rounds of circular peyote and herring- FINISHED SIZE: 7"
bone stitch to form one of the bracelet’s
components: Fig. 1: Forming
the base
Base: Use 3' of thread to string 1A, 1D,
1F, 1D, and 1A, leaving a 6" tail. Pass
back through the last D added and
continue through the F/D/A. Weave
through the beads again to reinforce,
exiting the first A (Fig. 1).
Rounds 1 and 2: String 20A and pass
through the A at the other end of the
base. String 20A and pass through the
first A exited in this section. Weave
through beads to exit from the same
A the thread exits; tie a square knot.
Add a needle to the tail, weave
through several beads, and trim.
Weave the working thread to exit 1A
right of the knot (Fig. 2—green thread). Fig. 2: Stitching
Rounds 1–4
Round 3: String 1A, skip 1A from the
previous round, and pass through the
next A; repeat around to add a total of
21A. Step up through the first A
added in this round (Fig. 2—blue thread).
Round 4: Work peyote stitch with 1A in
each stitch for a total of 21A (Fig. 2—red a
thread). Weave through beads to exit
down through the sixth A from the
left of the top A (Fig. 3a).
Round 5 (semicircle): Work eleven peyote
stitches with 2B in each stitch for a
total of 22B. Weave through beads to
exit up through the last B added Fig. 3: Adding
Round 5
(Fig. 3).

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 Fig. 4: Stitching
Rounds 6–9

Round 6 (semicircle): Begin working

herringbone stitch by stringing 2B,
then pass down through the next B
from the previous round and up
through the following B; repeat ten
times to add a total of 22B. Weave
through beads to exit up through the
last B added (Fig. 4—green thread). Fig. 5: Finishing the
Rounds 7 and 8 (semicircles): Repeat Round component
6 two times (Fig. 4—blue thread).
Round 9 (semicircle): String 1A, pass down
through the next B from the previous
round, string 1C, and pass up through
the following B. String 1D and 1A,
pass back through the D and down
through the next B, string 1C, and
pass up through the following B.
String 1A, pass down through the
next B, string 1C, and pass up
through the following B. String 1E
and 1B; pass back through the E and
down through the next B, string 1C,
and pass up through the following B.
Repeat entire section once. String 1A,
pass down through the next B, string round (Fig. 4—red thread). Weave four peyote stitches with 2B in each
1C, and pass up through the following through beads to exit the nearest A in stitch. Weave through beads to exit
B. String 1D and 1A, pass back Round 4, next to the final herring- from the third B in the 5B set just
through the D and down through the bone-stitched column. added (Fig. 5). Set the component
next B. String 1C and pass up through Finish: Work four peyote stitches with 2B aside.
the following B. String 1A and pass in each stitch. String 5B, skip over the Repeat entire step five times to form a
down through the next B to add a total next up bead of Round 4, and pass total of 6 components.
of 9A, 2B, 10C, 3D, and 2E in this through the following up bead. Work

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 2) ASSEMBLY. Use the working thread
of one component to weave through the
2B in Round 7’s sixth column of a
second component, then pass through
the last B exited on the first component
(Fig. 6). Repeat the thread path to rein-
force. Secure the thread and trim.
Repeat to connect all the components.
3) CLASP. Form a button/loop clasp:
Button: Use the working thread at one
end of the bracelet to string 2B, 1E,
8B, and the button. Pass back through
the eighth-to-last B and the E just
added. String 2B and pass through
the last B exited on the component
(Fig. 7). Repeat the thread path several
times to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
Loop: Start a new 1' thread that exits
from an A at the top of the middle col-
umn at the other end of the bracelet.
String an odd-numbered strand of B
long enough to fit snugly around the
button (37B). Pass through the last A
exited, all the B just added, the A
again, and exit through the first B.
String 1B, skip 1B previously strung,
and pass through the next B; repeat
around the circle to add a peyote-
stitched embellishment (Fig. 8). Secure
the thread and trim. ✦

LAINA GOODMAN has a passion for all media,

including beadweaving, metalwork and metal clay,
sewing, felting, and more. As co-owner of Artful
Fig. 6: Connecting
Beads Studio and Workshop in Pennington, New
the components
Jersey, she has the opportunity to teach classes
and share her enthusiasm for everything artistic.
Laina lives in Hillsborough, New Jersey, with her
husband and their cat.

RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

contact: FireLine braided beading thread,
Swarovski crystals, and all other beads and findings:
Artful Beads Studio and Workshop,
(609) 737-1077, www.artfulbeadstudio.com.

Fig. 7: Adding the

clasp button

Fig. 8: Stitching
Fig
the clasp loop

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 SPOTLIGHT ON SEED BEADS

simply seeds { DRAGON BANGLE }

Nancy Jones
ARTIST’S TIPS
• Cull your size 8° seed beads before you
Stitch this easy-to-make begin. Using beads of equal height will
cuff bangle with long help keep the base as flat as possible.
drops for a dramatic • Make sure your size 8° beads have a tall
scaly effect. profile. If your base curves more than
the inside diameter of the bracelet,
your size 8° bead hole-to-hole
dimension is too small.

ON THE
COVER!

TECHNIQUES
ladder stitch
brick stitch
peyote stitch

PROJECT LEVEL
See p. 94 for helpful technique and
project-level information.

MATERIALS
15 g matte blue iris size 8° seed
beads (A)
28 g matte green iris 4×7mm long
drops (B)
Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread

TOOLS
Size 10 beading needle
Scissors

FINISHED SIZE: About 8"

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You can achieve a different
look for the inside of the
1) BASE. Use 6' of thread to ladder- bangle by replacing the
stitch a strip with 2A, 3B, and 2A, mak- size 8° beads with size 6° seed
ing sure to orient all the Bs in the same beads or stacks of 2 size 11° seed
Fig. 1: Ladder-stitching the first row of the base
direction (Fig. 1). Work brick stitch with beads. A bangle made with
loose tension off the strip in the same size 6°s tends to be stiffer than
bead order until all the Bs are used or to one made with size 8°s, whereas
about 9" (Fig. 2). Note: To achieve the a bangle made with size 11°s is
proper shaping, it’s important to choose the most flexible of all the
beads of the same height for each row. options.

2) JOIN. Making sure the beadwork isn’t Fig. 2: Brick-stitching the second row in the base
twisted, align the base’s ends and weave
in and out of beads to stitch them to-
gether, forming a tube. Note: The beads
should align so they maintain a brick-
stitched pattern (Fig. 3).

3) ZIP. Roll the inside diameter of the

base tube so the edge As interlock like a
zipper and all Bs are on the outside.
Follow a peyote-stitch thread path to zip
these beads together, pulling tight every
few beads, to form a seamless tube
(Fig. 4). ✦ Fig. 3: Stitching the base ends together Fig. 4: Zipping the inside diameter of the bracelet

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RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or

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custom cool { TOWERS OF PEARLS }

Melinda Barta

ARTIST’S TIPS
• Some freshwater pearls have small holes. If
needed, use a bead reamer to enlarge the holes
before you begin the project or eliminate the
pearls with small holes.
• If you have trouble keeping tight tension, wax or
condition your thread before you begin stitching.

Note: To keep the fringes taut, pinch

the A at the tip of the first fringe to
pull the thread tight and repeat
around to continue tightening the
thread. Each pearl will be centered
between two A of Round 1.
Round 3: String 1A, 1B, and 1A; pass back
R
through the B just strung, string 1A,
and pass through the A at the tip of
the next Round 2 fringe. Repeat
around for a total of 4 fringes. Exit
from the second A added in this
round, at the tip of the first fringe
(Fig. 2). Tighten the thread as before.
After just about twenty minutes of beading,
you’ll have a sweet little component to use in
a bracelet, as a bead cap for an earring, or even
as the top of an elegant ring.

TECHNIQUES 1) COMPONENT. Create a component

fringe using fringe and picots:
picot Round 1: Use 2' of thread to string 4A,
leaving a 3" tail. Tie a knot to form a
PROJECT LEVEL
tight circle. Pass through the first A
See p. 94 for helpful technique and project-
level information. strung (Fig. 1—blue thread).
Round 2: String 1B and 1A; pass back

MATERIALS & TOOLS through the B just

Size 11° seed beads (A) strung and Fig. 2: Adding Round 3
12 (per component) 4×3mm pearls (B) through the next A
6 lb braided beading thread of Round 1. Repeat Round 4: String 2A, 1B, and 2A; pass
Scissors around for a total through the A at the tip of the nearest
Size 12 beading needle of 4 fringes. Exit fringe of Round 3. Repeat around to
the first A added add a total of 16A and 4B. Exit from
FINISHED SIZE: ¾" (component) Fig. 1: Working
in this round the third A added in this round
Rounds 1 and 2
(Fig. 1—red thread). (Fig. 3).
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Mix up your materials! If you’d like to use
beads other than the 4×3mm pearls called
for in the materials list, here are a few
variations.
• Using 4mm crystal bicones (shown here
in dorado gold 2X) results in a slightly
higher component, with a tip that is more
pronounced because of the angles of
Fig. 3: Stitching Round 4
the bicones.
Round 5 (picots): *String 3A, skip the next
A of Round 4, and pass through the • If you don’t have 4×3mm freshwater
following A; repeat once. Pass through pearls on hand, 4mm round crystal pearls
the nearest B and A. Repeat from * (shown in dusty purple on p. 76) also
three times to add a total of 8 picots work well.
(Fig. 4). Note: Repeat the thread path at • For an airy component with more
least once using tight tension, espe- negative space between beads, try 3mm
cially if you want to use the compo- fire-polished rounds (shown at right in silver).
nent in a bracelet. This will help the
component maintain its round shape.
Secure the threads and trim.
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high-end and trendy jewels, gifts, and many hard-to-find items. We
are open 7 days a week 9–5 and open late Wed until 8 p.m.
Needin’ 2B Beadin’–Apple Valley Czech, Delicas, silver, findings, tools, books. We offer wide array of
1509 North Arizona Ave. ( 480) 899-7555 needin2bbeadin@yahoo.com beading, wire, PMC, polymer, and specialty classes. Tue–Fri 10–7, Sat
The High Desert’s biggest bead store. Huge inventory of everything for 10–5, Sun 12–5.
Thunderbird Supply Company–Flagstaff your beading needs, and classes too! Must see to believe. Call for hours 2008 Artesia Blvd. (877) For-Beads
www.thunderbirdsupply.com and directions. New, bigger location South Sun Products–San Diego
More than just another bead store, an inspirational store! Filled with 18975 Bear Valley Rd. #6 (760) 240-3889 www.SouthSunProducts.com
findings, Bali beads, strands, seed beads, and stringing and wire-
wrapping supplies. We carry a complete line of fabricated silver and
San Gabriel Bead Co.–Arcadia Beads, silver, and jewelry superstore! You’ll find the largest selection
gold-filled sheet and wire product. Mon–Sat 9–6. www.beadcompany.com of beads and jewelry in the United States. Huge selection of semipre-
Beads, books, gourds, tools, workshops, metals, and friendly advice. cious beads, pearls, Swarovski, sterling silver pendants, findings,
2227 E. 7th Ave. (928) 526-2439 chain, rings, earrings, classes and more! Mon–Fri 8:30–7, Sat–Sun
Tue–Thu 12–9, Fri 12–6, Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.
A 2 Z Beads–Glendale 325 E. Live Oak Ave. (626) 447-7753 10–5. (enter at Sandrock Rd.).
www.a2zbeads.net 8601 Aero Dr. (858) 309-5045
New location! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Expansive selection of
Brea Bead Works–Brea
www.breabeadworks.com The Black Bead–San Diego
stone, seed beads, Czech, crystal, pearls, lead/nickel-free items and A great San Diego bead store by the beach. We have a unique and
much more. Open 7 days a week. Classes available. Visit online for a Full-service bead store and hot-glass studio with friendly and helpful staff.
The largest selection of beads and gemstones in the area. Workshops complete collection of everything for the bead enthusiast, at any level.
10% discount store coupon. All varieties of beads, chain, wire, findings, books, tools, and more.
6020 W. Bell, E-1021 (602) 375-2323 weekly and studio rental available. Mon–Fri 10–7, Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.
1027 E. Imperial Hwy., Unit D5 (714) 671-9976 Wed–Sat 10:30–7, Sun 11–6.
Creative Destination–Mesa Beads Etc.–Clovis/Fresno
5003 Newport Ave. (619) 222-2115
www.2-old-beadies.com Sew Beadazzled–San Jose
See our beautiful showroom on our website. We specialize in Swarovski www.beadsetconline.com
Your full-supply bead store located in the Fresno/Clovis area. We carry www.sewbeadazzled.com
crystals, Delica beads, seed beads, interesting lampwork, creative Purveyor of unique beads/buttons! If you’re ready to have fun . . . we
classes—and much, much more! Join us for our monthly Beadathon. a wide variety of Swarovski crystals, Japanese seed beads, gemstones,
Czech beads, lampwork, findings, lots of unique items, and great are the place to bead! Never-ending supply of beads/all are hand-
We’re worth a visit! picked. We specialize in one-on-one classes. Clean, kid-friendly bead
1660 S. Alma School Rd., #108 (480) 755-4367 classes, including stringing, weaving, and wire wrapping. Mon–Fri
11–6, Sat 11–4. shop. Check website for special guest artist workshops. Tue, Wed, Fri,
Bead World Inc.–Phoenix and Scottsdale 80 W. Bullard, 106 (559) 297-8526 Sat 10–6, Thu 10–8, Sun 11–4.
www.beadworldinc.com 1068 Lincoln Ave. (408) 293-2232
Arizona’s largest silver selection! Quality gemstones, copper,
Just Bead It!–Concord
www.justbeaditconcord.com Naturally Jennifer’s–San Luis Obispo
Swarovski, pearls, wood, horn, bone, Czech, seed beads, 100s of .925 www.naturallyjennifer.com
charms, findings, wire, mixes. Something for everyone! Open 7 days Beads to thread, wire and just admire. All for beading to your heart’s
desire. Family owned since 2003. Open Mon, Wed, Thu, and Fri 11–7; Welcome to the Central Coast’s friendliest and most knowledgeable
a week. Service. Selection. Savings. bead shop. Offering you over 900 colors of seed beads and a wide
6068 N. 16th St., Phoenix (602) 240-BEAD Sat 11–6; Sun 12–5.
2051 Harrison St., Ste C (925) 682-6493 variety of delicas, drops, hexes, triangles, fresh water pearls, stone,
8764 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale (480) 948-2323 Czech glass, Sworovski crystals, and much more. We also host world
The Bead Garden of Sedona–Sedona Beadtopia–El Segundo (S. of LAX) class beading masters who teach all levels of beading. We look forward
www.Sedonabeadgarden.com www.bead-topia.com to supplying all your beading needs! Located on Broad St, a few min-
Tools and supplies for the bead artist! Northern Arizona’s largest selec- We are a full-service bead store with knowledgeable staff and friendly utes off the 101 fwy. Hours: Tue–-Fri 11–5, Sat 10–5, Closed Sun and
tion of beads, tools, and supplies. We offer classes and private lessons. service. Find all the newest beading and jewelry trends, plus a large Mon
Mon–Sat 10–5; Closed Sunday. selection of glass, semiprecious, pearls, Delicas, seed beads, and find- 2322 Broad St. (805) 547-1578
3150 W. State Rt.. 89A (928) 282-7334 ings. See our website for our ever-changing, exciting classes and party
details. Mon, Tue, Fri 11–5, Wed, Thu 11–7, Sat 10–4, closed Sun.
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 Beads ‘N Other Needs–Santa Clarita Bead Bling Bead Company–Loveland Bead Need–Ft. Lauderdale (Davie)
www.beadsnotherneeds.com A designer’s haven! Fabulous selection of stone, pearl, glass, African www.claspon-claspoff.com
Large selection of glass, Austrian crystals, size 11°, and Delica beads. strands, Czech, vintage, semi and precious, crystals, sterling silver, Voted best bead store in south Florida. Largest selection of natural
Tools, findings, sterling. Over 100 book titles. Friendly, helpful. findings, copper, gold-filled and plated, wire, chain, cord, tools. stones, freshwater pearls, Bali and Thai silver, crystals, Czech glass,
23416 Lyons Ave. (661) 799-9595 Great monthly sales, quantity discounts, and oh-so-much more. seed beads. Extensive classes with patient teachers. Centrally located.
Friendly and knowledgeable. Locally crafted sterling and glass-blown New 3,200 sq. ft. facility.
Beadniks–Santa Monica pendants. Instruction, classes. Be Inspired! Just south of Hwy. 34. 5735 S. University Dr. (954) 880-0880

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www.beadniks.com Tue–Sat 10:30–5:30.
Immerse yourself in a 2,000 sq. ft. world of rare beads, unique find- 907 Van Buren, #150 (970) 667-3087 Avalon Bead Store/Gifts of Avalon
ings, and exotic treasures. Just steps from the Pier and a block off the –Gainesville
famous 3rd St. Promenade. Mon–Sat 10–9; Sun 12–6. Alley Cat Beads–Northglenn
www.alleycatbeads.com www.avalonbeadstore.com
203 Arizona Ave. (310) 395-0033 North Florida’s oldest and largest bead store! 2,500 sq. ft. and 16 years
Exciting inventory of gemstones, Czech glass, seed beads, pearls,
Bead Dreams–Stockton lampwork, tools, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, findings, dichroic
of experience. Complete selection of all types of beads and supplies,
www.beaddreams.biz online catalog. Classes in wire wrapping, art clay, metalsmithing, seed-
glass, handmade clay, and one of the largest selections around of dif-
You will love our huge Swarovski selection, stones, pearls, pressed bead weaving, basics, and more. Knowledgeable, friendly staff, great
— ferent pendants/focal beads. We have wonderful bead-stringing and
glass, and seed beads of all sizes and varieties. We have a wall of Czech prices! Near I-75. Open 7 days.
-weaving supplies at great prices, plus we’re adding new items all the
hanks, tubes of Japanese seed beads, as well as all Delicas. Private and time! Classes and parties available.
4205 NW 16th Blvd. (800) 337-3844
— group instruction available. Check us out at www.beaddreams.biz. On 11928 N. Washington (303) 451-1900 Bead & Art–Lighthouse Point (Pompano)
the Miracle Mile, between I-5 and Hwy. 99. www.beadandart.com
2103 Pacific Ave. at Dorris Pl. (209) 464-BEAD Frani’s Beads–Pueblo South Florida’s friendliest bead store. Tons of semiprecious, pearls,
www.franibeadshoppe.com
The Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery Where people and beads come together. Large selection of beads for
Czech, Swarovski, sterling, tools, supplies. Original lampworked
–Tehachapi and Ridgecrest beads. Classes and kits. Check out our website for store location and
stringing, off-loom and loom projects, including high-quality Japa-
www.klewexpressions.com class schedules.
nese seed beads, most sizes; fringe beads; triangle beads; bugles;
An artist-owned bead store. Our beads are all hand-selected! Hwy. 58 Delicas; crystals; Czech glass beads including leaves, daggers, drops;
5034 N. Federal Hwy. (954) 418-3390
between Bakersfield and Mojave. From the basic to the extravagant. bicones; Charlottes; semiprecious gemstones; freshwater pearls; plated Celestial Beading–Madeira Beach
See our website for details and map. Open every day but Tuesday. findings; charms; rosary parts; and sterling silver findings. Classes and (Gulf Coast)
435 W. J St. (661) 823-1930 parties. Open Tue 10–7; Wed–Fri 10–6; Sat 10–5 beading groups Tue www.celestialbeading.com
104 W. Panamint (760) 384-2323 and Fri. **New Larger Location:** Large inventory of semiprecious gemstones,
Beads on Main–Vacaville 1000 W. 6th St. (719) 583-BEAD (2323) Swarovski, Czech glass, Miyuki seed beads, hill tribe, findings, pearls,
www.beadsonmain.com Beadsong–Salida and more. Expansive showroom with private crafting room. Classes
We specialize in unique quality beads and components. Extensive 10–5 Mon–Sat. Czech glass, gemstones, Bali, seed beads, Delicas, for all experience levels. Open 7 days. Celestial Beading—Gulfside
selection of Swarovski, semiprecious, and silver. We also have many bugles, charms, sterling and gold-filled findings and beads, books, Tom Stuart Cswy.
gorgeous freshwater pearls and funky glass beads. Come check out our tools, supplies, and much more. E-mail: tami@beadsong.com. 201 150th Ave. (727) 398-3910
inspiring classes or come and have a beading party. Tue–Thu 10–6, Fri 107 F St. (719) 530-011 Beads Etc.–Maitland
10–5, and Sat 11–5. www.beadstoreorlando.com
313 Main St. (707) 446-1014 CONNECTICUT Orlando’s finest full service bead store is now offering wholesale prices
C O LO R A D O The Bead Hive–Guilford on selected strands of gemstones. Large selection of seed beads, ster-
www.thebeadhivect.com ling, G-F, base metal, Swarovski,pearls, Czech, etc. Classes all levels.
Breckenridge Bead Gallery–Breckenridge Exceptional, ever-changing selection of semiprecious and glass beads, Customer service #1!
The best bead selection in the High Country! We carry a wide variety silver, findings, seed beads, Delicas, pendants, charms, pearls. Classes 110 N. Orlando Ave. (New location)
of beads, including Delicas, bone, sterling, wood, semiprecious, and and individualized lessons. Daily 10–6; Sun 12–5. beadhive@thebead- (407) 339-2323
glass. We also carry buttons and fine-art supplies. Open 7 days a week. hivect.com (Strawberry Hill)
224 S. Main St. (970) 453-1964 1250 Boston Post Rd. (203) 453-6681 The Bead Strand–Ocala
www.thebeadstrand.com
Jackie’s Bead Boutique Inc. Sugarbeads–Ridgefield Come visit Ocala’s hidden treasure! Offering a wide selection of gem-
f –Colorado Springs www.sugarbeads.com stones, Swarovski crystals, seed beads, silver and gold findings, classes,
All the best beading goodies, focal beads, Delicas, seed beads, An elegant bead store with free, open studio, specializing in high- and so much more. Located 3 miles west of I-75 in Jasmine Square.
Swarovski, and semiprecious. Classes by local and visiting artists for quality beads and “the unusual” at very competitive prices. Extensive 6140 SW Hwy. 200 (352) 620-2323
all experience levels, PMC, fusing, wirewrapping, and stringing and collection of sterling and vermeil beads and findings, semiprecious,
beading basics. Mon–Sat, 10–6. great pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, gem-quality precious stones, Flamingo Beads–Orange City
207–F West Rockrimmon Blvd. (719) 599-3800 handmade, vintage. Not just a store; a destination. www.FlamingoBeads.com
113 Danbury Rd. (203) 431-6655 “A New Florida Attraction.” (Just north of Orlando and west of Day-
Let It Bead–Englewood tona.) Quality gemstones, pearls, Czech beads, seed beads, marcasite,
www.letitbeadcolorado.com 7 S. Main St. (West Hartford) (860) 656-6446
findings, Swarovski, and much more. Plus Florida’s largest selection
Superior service and selection is what you’ll find. Precious and semi- D E L AWA R E of 2-hole slider beads. Sunday 11–4.
precious gems, pearls, Czech glass, Swarovski, gemstone and silver 1141 S. Volusia Ave. (386) 774-4555
pendants. GF and SS, gunmetal, brass and copper findings. Chain, Sparkles BEAD SHOP!! and Gallery–Newark
Delicas, seeds. Tools, books. Classes offered. www.sparklesbeadshop.com Bead Bar® Full-Service Bead Stores–Orlando
821 Englewood Pkwy. (303) 788-1466 Featuring sparkling Swarovski crystals and vintage Swarovski, Czech www.beadbarbead.com
glass, pressed glass, and semiprecious gemstone beads. Sterling and Central Florida’s favorite since 1991. Huge inventory, talented staff,
South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads Bali silver beads, tools, supplies, and whatnot. And Sparkles is an great customer service, very competitive prices. A beader’s delight. A
–Fairplay authorized Marah Lago Larimar dealer of beads and jewelry. Classes must-see in Orlando. Online catalog, newsletter, retail, wholesale.
www.backroombeads.com available, see our website! 1319 Edgewater Dr. (407) 426-8826
Bunches of beads—lampwork, raku, Czech, Delica, gemstones, and #2 Liberty Plaza (302) 368-3944
more. Seven days 9–5. Don’t miss the Fairplay Bead & Fiber Show. Beading Elements Inc.–Sarasota
August 14–15. F LO R I D A www.beadingelements.com
417 Front St. (719) 836-2698 Elements for your beading creations. Gemstones, pearls, Swarovski,
The Beading Boutique–Altamonte Springs dichroics, Bali, sterling silver, gold-filled, marcasite, lampwork,
Luna’s Beads & Glass–Frisco 3,100 sq. ft. of fabulous beading magic. Largest collection of Toho and
Delicas, seed beads, findings, books, threading material, cords, and
www.lunasbeads.com Delica seed beads in Central Florida. Extensive selection of beads,
tools. Special orders and classes. Mon–Fri 10–6; Sat 12–6. Town and
Vast assortment of beads and supplies. Delicas, seed beads, triangles, findings, pearls, crystals, etc. A beader’s dream come true. Must see to
Country Shopping Center—Courtyard.
cubes, drops, bugles, lampwork, Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious, believe. Instruction offered daily. Parties, Girls’ Night Out, and so
501 N. Beneva Rd., Ste. 620 (941) 331-4333
Bali and sterling silver, findings, books, tools, hemp, wire. Friendly, much more. Come in and relax at gourmet coffee bar while choosing
knowledgeable assistance. a new creation to make and take. Spend the morning, afternoon, or AA Beads & More–Sebastian
416 Main St. (5th and Main) (970) 668-8001 entire day. Open 7 days/week. Certified PMC studio; large selection of pearls, stones, and glass
1046 Montgomery Rd. (407) 574-7164 beads; findings; sterling and gold-filled wire; PMC; tools; jewelry-
Old West Leather Co.–Greeley making supplies; books; and dichroic glass. Classes in PMC, fusing,
www.oldwestleather.com Baskets by Baker–Cocoa Beach chain mail, wire wrapping, and beading. Wabasso Plaza. We’re worth
Wide selection of beads! Czech hanks size 11°, Delicas, 15° Miyukis, www.bakersbeads.com the drive!
glass, bone, Swarovski crystals, triangles, hexes, TOHOs, and more! Fun new full-service bead store. Complete selection of quality beads. 8802 U.S. Hwy. 1 (772) 581-0515
Books, findings, charms, and stringing supplies. Authorized Tandy Sterling, silver, glass, tools, books, fusing, and lampwork. Friendly
Dealer. Classes available. Mon–Fri 9–5:30, Sat 9–2. staff. Classes available for kids of all ages. Mon–Fri 10–6; Sat 12–5. BEADS!–Tampa
102 18th St. (970) 356-7673 Closed Sun. www.ebeads.com
266 N. Atlantic Ave. (321) 613-3900 Voted “Best New Business 2007”–Tampa Tribune. Huge selection of
Swarovski crystals, gemstones, freshwater pearls, dichroic glass pen-
Dunedin Beads–Dunedin dants, lampworked beads, seed beads, over 750 Delica colors. Check
Beads? Tons! Gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Bali sterling, glass,
our hours and class schedule online.
pearls, Delicas, and much, much more. Stop in; take a class; our
1543 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 258-3900
friendly, experienced staff is here to help you.
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 Tampa Bead Café–Tampa bodacious beads–Des Plaines Sweet Earth (Formerly Ben Franklin)
www.tampabeadcafe.com bodaciousbeadshicago.com –Sycamore
Largest selection of Delicas and seed beads in Tampa; wide variety of Best selection and lowest prices! 260 colors of Swarovski, Japanese, www.sweetearthjewelry.com
semiprecious stones and Czech glass; the only shop in Tampa for PMC and Czech seed beads. Pearls and stone. Vintage, tribal, and Bali. Gifts*Jewelry*Engraving*Beads. Largest color selection of Swarovski
classes and supplies. Enjoy a cup of java while you bead! Chain, findings, and tools. Books. Mon–Sat 10–6. Tue till 8. Near crystals, pearls, Bali, gemstones, Czech sterling 14kt gold-filled find-
4117A Gunn Hwy. (813) 374-9099 O’Hare airport. ings. Chain by the inch. 900+ charms. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat. 10–5. GIA
1942 River Rd. (847) 699-7959 graduate gemologist. Engraving in store. We are worth the trip! Bring
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Raintree Craft and Design Corp.–Titusville this ad in for $5 off any $25 purchase of merchandise.
Complete bead shop. Large selection of beads—glass, porcelain, crys- Ayla’s Originals Bead Bazaar–Evanston 341 W. State St. (815) 895-3011
tals, turquoise, sterling, novelty, charms, findings, wire, and books. www.aylasoriginals.com
Classes and workshops daily, including crocheting and knitting with Time stands still when you enter our sumptuous world of beads. The Genuine Article–Wheaton
wire and beads. Sears Town Mall. Extraordinary colors, shapes, and creative possibilities await. We wel- www.BettyJamesStudios.com
3550 S. Washington Ave., Ste. 15 (321) 383-1556 come you with genuine service and helpful hands. Come and let your Beads for sale and classes designed for beginners to artisans. Stop in
imagination run free. for tea or coffee and enjoy our unique selection of beads, charms, and
GEORGIA (877) 328-AYLA books. Class information on website.
On the Rocks–Dacula (Hamilton Mill) 1511 Sherman Ave. (847) 328-4040 Corner of Front and Hale Sts. (630) 690-BEAD
www.ontherocks.biz Galena Beads “serving creativity”–Galena
Northeast Georgia’s premier jewelry arts center, just 3 miles from Mall INDIANA
www.galenabeads.com
of Georgia. Semiprecious, seed beads, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals.
Visit the bead divas in historic Galena, Illinois. A must-stop bead Bead Angels–Indianapolis
Classes in weaving, wire, chain mail, metalwork, etc. Check our
shop! An amazing selection of “Made in Galena Jewelry,” unique www.beadangelsindy.com
classes, kits, and free projects online. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. The area’s best selection of Swarovski crystals, Japanese seed beads,
beads, Vintaj Natural Brass findings, specialty bead mixes, jewelry kits,
2760 Braselton Hwy., #102 (770) 904-6310 wire-crochet supplies, walk-in workshops, and friendly service. Cre- Delicas, Czech seed beads, semiprecious stones, sterling silver, Czech
Atlanta Bead Market–Gwinnett Co. ativity awaits! glass, pearls, books, and supplies. Call for class schedule. Tue and Thu
www.atlantabeadmarket.com 109 N. Main St. (815) 777-4080 10–8; Wed and Fri 10–5; Sat 10–6.
A large, diverse variety of beads and oh-so-many seeds and Delicas. 6419 N. Ferguson St. (317) 259-7677
Chicago Bead Inc.–Glen Ellyn
Full-service bead store and gathering place for all beaders. Friendliest
www.chicagobead.com Bead Palace–Indianapolis (Greenwood)
staff in town. Located off I-985, exit 8 Friendship Rd., 10 minutes
Premium, full-service bead store and jewelry design studio! Finest in www.bead-palace.com
from Mall of Georgia. Tue–Fri 10–6, Wed 10–8, Sat 10–4. Largest selection (3,000 sq. ft.) of gemstone beads, Swarovski, sterling
sterling, Bali, GF, copper findings, Swarovski, Miyuki, gemstones,
922 Gainsville Hwy. (Buford Hwy.) (678) 714-8293 pendants, charms, pearls, Czech glass, cubic zirconia, lampwork, silver, and Bali-style beads in the country. Glass beads, too. Every
Beads by Design–Marietta books, tools, supplies. Classes, parties, design services, repairs. Tuesday free classes. Beadalon distributor. Mon–Sat 10:30–6; Tue
www.BeadsbyDesign.US Friendly/knowledgeable staff. Designer originals! Gift certificates and 10:30–8. (7 miles S. of Indianapolis).
Atlanta area, full-service bead store. Wonderful selection of loose frequent-shopper discounts. Tue and Thu 11–8; Wed and Sat 11–6; Fri. 163 S. Madison Ave. (888) BEADS-11
beads, Czech fire polish, Bali silver, pearls, gemstones, Swarovski and Sun12–6. Beads Amore’–Indianapolis
crystals, findings, Delicas, books, and patterns. Classroom instruction. 491 Roosevelt Rd. (630) 858-2626 www.beadsamore.com
Glass beadmaking supplies and more. Chelsea’s Beads–Highland Park Beads, wire, supplies, classes, and parties, by the bead or strand,
585 Cobb Pkwy. S., Ste. L (770) 425-3909 www.chelseasbeads.com Czech, Swarovski, seed beads, vintage, silver, semiprecious, cabs, and
silversmithing classes and supplies. Mon–Thu 10–8; Fri and Sat 10–6;
H AWA I I Largest bead store on the North Shore. Parties, classes, everything to
Sun 10–4.
make jewelry. Bali, sterling, and gold-filled parts, seed beads,
Kathleen’s Creations–Hawi Swarovski crystals, pearls, semiprecious beads, fancy glass beads, tools, 3834 E. 82nd St. (317) 595-0144
www.kathleenscreations.net
“E komo mai” is Hawaii’s way to welcome you to “Come on in.” Kath-
stringing supplies. eBay store. Mon–Fri 10–5:30; Sat 11–5; Sun 12–4. I OWA
Fax: (847) 681-0681. E-mail: info.chelseasbeads@sbcglobal.net.
leen’s Creations is a full-service bead shop and gallery where you can 1799 St. Johns Ave. (847) 433-3451 Bead Haven–Cedar Rapids
find a diverse selection of beads and inspirational designs using gem- www.beadhavenbeads.com
stones, pearls, and shells. Made with the island touch! In Historic Pumpkin Glass–Morton A beader’s dream. Great selection and quality! Tables, tools, and great
Hawi on the Big Island. www.pumpkinglass.com design staff available. Classes for all levels. Open Mon–Sat. Located
Junction of Hwys. 250 and 270 (808) 889-5531 Dazzling original lampwork, crystals, Bali Silver, seed beads, wire and directly off I-380 and 33rd Ave. SW.
findings. Lampwork glass rods, tools and supplies for beadmakers. 3260 Southgate Pl. SW, Ste. 5 (319) 247-2323
IDAHO Finished Art Jewelry. Lots of Classes!
Pandora’s Baubles and Beads–Idaho Falls 2059 S. Main St. (309) 266-7884 KANSAS
www.pandorasbaublesandbeads.com Goldie’s Beads, Findings, Buttons & Crafts Plum Bazaar–Emporia
Area’s largest selection of German vintage beads, Tibet and silver, –Oak Lawn www.plumbazaarbeads.com
Czech glass, trade beads, Japanese and Czech seed beads in all sizes. Customer quotes: “best prices,” “beautiful store,” “biggest selection, Largest selection of beads in Kansas including gemstones, pearls, glass,
New beads in daily. Classes available for beginner to advanced. Tue–Sat just awesome.” Classes available. Swarovski crystals and pearls, seed shell, metal, ceramic, sterling, bone, vintage beads, and findings.
11–5:30. beads, Czech, Bali, semiprecious, gemstones, sterling silver initials, Direct importer. In-store quantity discounts. Custom-made jewelry
440 Park Ave. (208) 529-3696 books, charms, bone, wood, sterling silver wire, chain. Mon, Tue, and classes. Silk yarn, purses, gifts. Mon–Sat 9:30–5:30. Sun by
appointment.
ILLINOIS Wed, Fri 11–7; Thu, Sat 11–6; Sun 12–5.
615 Commercial (620) 342-6607
4909 W. 95th St. (708) 952-0603
City Beads–Chicago Heartland Bead Market–Lenexa
www.citybeadschicago.com Bead in Hand–Oak Park
Seed Bead and AIKO Specialists! Nationally renowned teachers, Gary www.beadinhand.com www.heartlandbeadmarket.com
An extraordinary selection of beads and beading supplies. Birthday Come to browse. Stay to bead. Awesome selection. Friendly service.
Wilson cabochons, Kathy Hoope lampwork, Czech glass, pearls, and
parties and classes. Mon, Tue, Fri 10–6, Thu 10–7, Sat 10–5, Sun 1–5, Swarovski, Czech glass, semiprecious, seed beads, Bali silver, hill tribe
semiprecious stones. DISCOUNT PRICES! Showroom hours by
closed Wed. Exit off 290 at Austin Blvd. silver, and more. We love to help you create. Classes—Parties—
appointment. For class schedules and more information, visit our
145 Harrison St. (708) 848-1761 Repairs—Custom designs. Open beading always. Old Town Lenexa.
website or call to be added to our mailing list.
3928 N. Rockwell St. (312) 316-1910 13440 Santa Fe Trail Dr. (913) 888-0231
Bead World–Palatine
String-A-Strand On Wells–Chicago www.beadworldbeads.com Beadazzler–Overland Park
www.string-a-strand.com Jewelry and gift items from around the world, specializing in ancient www.beadazzlerbeads.com
and new Indonesian glass beads, (Indonesian glass beads available Kansas City’s premier bead shop. We have the most unique selection
Beads from around the world. Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry.
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body jewelry—piercings. parties. Open 7 days a week. Beadazzler . . . what a bead shop should
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8 S. Brockway (847) 776-BEAD (2323) be . . . and more!
1361N. Wells St. (Old Town) (312) 335-1930
7315 W. 80th St. (913) 64BEADS
Studio Beads–Deerfield Free to Bead–Peoria Heights (913) 642-3237
www.studiobeads.com www.freetobead.com
We carry a great assortment of all sizes of seed beads, freshwater pearls, The only full-service bead store in the Peoria area. We have silver, Bali,
“BASHA” and other nationally known lampworked beads, semipre- semiprecious, crystals, pearls, glass, seed beads, supplies, tools, and
cious beads, and finished jewelry from artists across the country. We classes. Everything you need and more. Come bead with us.
have a great assortment of vintage purses and jewelry. We offer classes 1311 E. Seiberling Ave. (309) 682-2323
and workshops with nationally recognized teachers. Visit us online for La Bead, Oh!–Springfield
more information. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10–5;Thu 10–8, Sat 10–4. www.labeadoh.com
816 Waukegan Rd. (847) 607-8702 Large selection of gemstones, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, Delicas,
lampwork, and vintage beads, sterling and gold findings, wire, metal.
Tools, books, classes. Sun 12–5:30, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10–5:30,
Tue 10–7.
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www.mdbeadboutique.com Low prices*friendly service*quantity discounts. A wide variety of beads
After Glow Beads–Louisville Large variety of unique and quality semi-precious beads, Swarovski, and components for every taste, including semiprecious gems and
www.afterglowbeads.com Lampwork, freshwater pearls, seed beads, findings. Precious metals, vintage glass to unique artist pendants, seed beads, and Vintaj brass.
Louisville’s largest and oldest bead store. Over 10 million beads in PMC, charms and tools. Great prices. Free work tables. Classes. Par- Ask for your free “Bead Addiction” card!
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shapes, semiprecious stones, Swarovski crystals, turquoise, coral, Too Cute Beads–Farmington
freshwater pearls, Venetian glass and lampwork, sterling silver, gold- Accents Bead Shop–Rockville www.toocutebeads.com
filled, wood, bone, African trade beads, glass, seed and Delica beads, (White Flint area) Our business is based on one principle—giving everyone the oppor-
craft wire, sterling silver and gold-filled wire, findings, beading and www.accentsbeads.com tunity to create beautiful and unique jewelry at a reasonable price. We
jeweler tools and supplies, books and magazines, jewelry displays, and New 5,000 sq. ft. showroom. Awesome selection of semiprecious, carry Swarovski crystal, pendants, pearls, gold-filled beads, chain,
mineral specimens. Authorized dealer of Euro Tool, Beadsmith, Bali, Swarovski crystals, pearls, seed beads including Delicas, 14k, sterling silver beads, cultured pearls, Murano glass, artist glass, tools
Beadalon, and Soft Flex. Custom-made pieces and repairs. Classes gold-filled, sterling silver beads–findings–chain, lots of classes. Whole- and wire, kits, and much more. Visit our website for class schedule and
available (beginners, intermediate, and advanced). Hours of operation sale to public. Mon–Sat 10–5; Thu till 6:30. for our sale of the week.
Mon–Sat 10–6. 12112 Nebel St. (301) 881-2003 31711 Grandriver (866) 342-3237
3816 Shelbyville Rd. (502) 893-6060 Bead Haven–Frankenmuth
Marvin Schwab/The Bead Warehouse
Union Bead Boutique–Union –Silver Spring www.beadhaven.com
www.unionbeadboutique.com www.thebeadwarehouse.com Come shop 5,000 sq. ft. of Michigan’s largest bead store! Filled with
Unique selection of gemstones, silver, Czech glass, seed beads, Wholesale and mail order. Huge selection of semiprecious beads, the best selection of beads from around the world, no matter what type
Swarovski crystals, and more jewelry-making supplies. New classes and freshwater pearls, tools, and supplies. Findings in sterling silver, gold- of beading you’re doing. Free classes, open 7 days, and now shop
kits added every month. Lots of finished jewelry samples available for filled, 14k, and plated. Showroom by appointment and special open online! We carry everything!
inspiration. Frequent shopper discounts. hours. Fax (301) 565-0489; e-mail beadware@erols.com. 925 S. Main St., E-1 (989) 652-3566
1597 Cavalry Dr. (859) 384-8785 2740 Garfield Ave. (301) 565-0487 The Creative Fringe LLC–Grand Haven
LO U I S I A N A MASSACHUSETTS www.thecreativefringe.com
We’re a full-service bead shop offering an extensive collection of beads,
A Bead Boutique–Alexandria BEAD + FIBER: gallery . classes . materials findings, wire, tools, books, lampworking, silver, clay, and metal-
g www.abeadboutique.com –Boston smithing supplies. Cultivate your creative side with classes and parties.
y A beading paradise! Multiple rooms for classes, parties, and get- www.beadandfiber.net Open workstations available. Come to the Fringe! Your creativity
togethers. Great selection of beads, tools, books, and supplies. Open A new concept. In the lively SOWA neighborhood. Unique bead and awaits you. Open 7 days a week.
Mon by appt., Tue–Fri 10–5:45; Sat 10–4. Located on the edge of the fiber artwork, materials, exciting day and evening classes. Revolving 210 Washington (616) 296-0020
Garden District, near Hill St. traffic light. gallery features contemporary and traditional work. Unusual beads
2924 Jackson St. (318) 442-2575 and supplies from around the world. Repairs. Parties. Free parking at Pam’s Bead Garden–Plymouth
500 Harrison Ave. www.pamsbeadgarden.com
Bead Attic–Baton Rouge We specialize in Japanese seed beads. Full-service bead store featuring
www.thebeadattic.com 460 Harrison Ave. (617) 426-2323
Czech glass, pearls, Swarovski crystal, stone, Delicas, silver, and tools.
Your one-stop shop for beads and supplies. Outstanding selection of Boston Bead Company Classes, visiting artists, and lots more. Open seven days—call for more
Delicas, seed beads, Swarovski, semiprecious, freshwater pearls, Bali, –Cambridge & Salem information.
sterling, gold findings, cabs, PMC, Chamilia jewelry. Classes/parties/ www.bostonbeadcompany.com 550 Forest Ave. (734) 451-7410
magazines/books/tools/great service! Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–4. Exit 163 Two area bead shops offering vintage and contemporary beads, find-
off I-10. ings, and tools from around the world. Jewelry-making classes and World of Rocks–Ypsilanti
12654 Perkins Rd. (225) 766-2727 repairs. Visit our website for locations and hours. www.worldofrocks.com
23 Church St, Cambridge. (617) 868-9777 Fun and classes highlighting wire wrapping, metalworking, chain, and
MAINE 10 Front St, Salem. (978) 741-2323 beading. Beginners to advanced. Findings, silver, crystals, tools, sup-
Butterfly Beads–Alton (Old Town) plies, and many rock specialties. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12–6; Sat 10–6;
Bright, well-lit, new store specializing in classes for all skill levels. The Bead Emporium of Cape Cod–Hyannis Sun 1–5. Closed Tue. (I-94 to exit 183 go north past Michigan Ave.).
Great selection: Delicas, Czech/Japanese seed beads, findings, com- www.capebeademporium.com 42 N. Huron St. (734) 481-9981
ponents, pearls, crystal, focal, magazines, and books. Open 6 days a With over 15 years in business, we are Cape Cod’s foremost, full-ser-
vice bead store. We offer an incredible selection of wire, findings, Stony Creek Bead & Gallery–Ypsilanti Twp.
week 10–8. Closed Wed. E-mail: butterflybeads@midmaine.com. www.stonycreekbead.blogspot.com
9 Ryerson Rd. (207) 394-BEAD tools, Swarovski, Czech, pearls, charms, vintage, gems, more. Items
arrive weekly. Classes, parties. Visit today! Create jewelry that is as unique as you are! Classes, kits, books, and
Beads on the Kennebec–Augusta 548 Main St. (508) 790-0005 beads (Czech, lampwork, Swarovski, Bali, and more). I-94 to exit 183.
www.beadsonthekennebec.com South 1 Mile. Minutes W. of Metro Airport. Closed Mon. Tue–Fri
Our customers say we’re the “best little bead shop in Maine.” An BeadCache -Mansfield 10–6; Sat 10–4; Sun 10–2. www.StonyCreekBead.blogspot.com.
extraordinary selection of beads, tools, supplies, books, and a friendly, www.beadcache.com 2060 Whittaker Rd. (734) 544-0904
y helpful atmosphere. Birthday/bridal beading parties, classes for all Full-service shop with a fine, upscale selection of beads, findings,
y wire, and tools. Original lampworked beads also offered and custom M I N N E S OTA
levels. Tue–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3.
333 Water St. (207) 622-1666 orders accepted. Classes, parties, workspace, and artistic support Bead Basics–Coon Rapids
offered. Come in and express yourself! Open Tue - Sun. E-mail: www.bead-basics.com
The Beaded Moose–Bangor beadcache@aol.com Visit our new location conveniently located at U.S. Hwy. 10 and Foley
www.thebeadedmoose.com 374 N. Main St (508) 339-3330 Blvd. Everything you’d expect to find at a bead store. Specializing in
Where beads and friends gather. A customer- (866) 749-BEAD (2323) fast and easy-to-do jewelry kits and our exclusive Create-A-Kit where
friendly beading studio/store with a hand-picked you make design choices. Always changing, always new, always interest-
inventory of beautiful beads, Miyukis, Delicas, crys- The Bead Tree–West Falmouth
— www.thebeadtree.com ing. Fun and helpful staff. Beginner friendly. Classes, events.
tals, semiprecious, Czech, etc. Classes and individu- 455 99th Ave. NW (763) 717-4200
alized lessons available. Easy access from I-95. 1460 A playful selection of beads, flowers, findings, seed beads, and kits for
Outer Hammond St. (207) 992-2099 your delight. Classes offered and encouragement from JoAnn Allard. Beadbury–Osseo
(508) 548-4665 or Beadtree@aol.com. www.beadbury.com
The Beadin’ Path–Freeport 67 Blacksmith Shop Rd. (508) 548-4665 (NW suburb of Mpls.). We’re a full-service bead store. We have lots
www.beadinpath.com and lots of beads, findings, and accessories! Our staff is friendly and
Vintage Lucite, Matte Metals, Chunky Chain, we have it all! Well worth Tatnuck Bead Co.
–Worcester/Webster/Westborough knowledgeable. We offer classes, parties, open beading, and design
a trip to Freeport or see pictures of our store and shop online. We have consultation. Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat 10–5; Tue, Thu 10–8; Sun 12–4.
new design tutorials you’ll love! www.tatnuckbead.com
We sell service! Oh, and beads, too! Truly personal and empowering Visit us online.
15 Main Street toll free 877-92-BEADS 300 5th Ave. SE (763) 425-4520
support for your beading obsessions. Family-owned, full-service stores
M A RY L A N D offering quality products, classes, parties, and online community. Visit Nordic Gypsy Beads and Jewelry–Rochester
Beads & Crystals of Frederick–Frederick our website for store hours and directions. www.nordicgypsy.com
www.beads-and-crystals.com 1099 Pleasant St. (508) 754-0999 Incredible selection: Czech/Japanese seed beads, Delicas, vintage,
New, bigger store. Your best area source for Swarovski, ToHo, Miyuki 31 Thompson Rd. (508) 949-7400 stones, Swarovski, Bali, findings, charms, pearls, tools, books, etc.
and much more. Monthly “trunk shows” keep our inventory fresh. MICHIGAN Great classes and friendly staff! Mon–Fri 10:30–5:30, Thu 10:30–8,
Always something new and always a great value. Sat 10–5.
5732 Buckeystown Pike (301) 694-4900 Raisin River Beads–Dundee 20 Third St. S.W. (507) 288-2258
www.raisinriverbeads.com
An ever-growing selection of Delicas, charms, Japanese seed beads,
buttons, Czech, Bali silver, Swarovski, semiprecious, and findings.
Classes and birthday parties. Mon–Sat 11–5, Sun 12–5.
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–St. Paul www.ladybeadandrook.com
The Beaded Iris–Albuquerque
www.beadstorm.com Beautiful, quality beads to inspire your creativity and accentuate your
style. Emphasis on European beads: Czech crystals, pressed glass, seed Specializing in Japanese seed beads, Delicas, rare vintage beads, and
20+ years of experience shows in our vast selection of seed beads,
beads, pearls, and semiprecious. Artisan-created jewelry for fine gift handmade beads, just to name a few. A relaxed atmosphere with cheer-
pressed glass, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, sterling, and gold-filled
giving. Ample parking. Tue, Thu–Sat 10:30–5:30, Sun 12–4. Closed ful gals to help you!
beads. Shop in-store or online. Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5. No print
catalog. Mon. & Wed. At the Riverview Mill Artist Shops. 1512 F Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 299-1856
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725 Snelling Ave. N. (651) 645-0343 29 Howard St. (603) 654-2805 Thunderbird Supply Company
MISSOURI NEW JERSEY –Albuquerque
www.thunderbirdsupply.com
Plum Bazaar–Branson Beads by Blanche–Bergenfield A beader’s candy store. Albuquerque’s largest and most complete bead
www.plumbazaarbeads.com www.beadsbyblanche.com store! Filled with findings, Bali beads, strands, seed beads, and string-
Bead store in historic downtown Branson, near the Branson Landing. (Only miles from NYC.) Visit East Coast’s premier bead shop. 3,000+ ing and wire-wrapping supplies. We carry a complete line of fabricated
Direct importer of beads. Bulk strands, turquoise, coral, gemstone colors/styles of Japanese seed beads, glass, crystal, semiprecious, lamp- silver and gold-filled sheet and wire product. Mon–Fri 8:30–6, Sat
beads, pearls, glass. Findings, sterling beads, complete line of supplies, work, and more! Classes by local and nationally known artists. Exten- 10–5.
and friendly instruction. Custom jewelry. Open 7 days! sive inventory for unlimited possibilities! 2311 Vassar NE (505) 884-7770
123 E. Main St. (417) 337-7586 (PLUM) 106 N. Washington Ave. (201) 385-6225
Thunderbird Supply Company–Gallup
Bead Browsery–Liberty Extraordinary Beads–Clinton www.thunderbirdsupply.com
Beads, supplies, and vintage chic. Basic supplies plus many types of www.extraordinarybeadsnj.com Our main showroom store is just off I-40, located just minutes from
vintage including watch parts and Swarovski. Located in a historic Full-service shop offering quality beads and supplies. Inspiring col- the Navajo and Zuni Nation, and is filled with over 13,000 items;
setting with close access to wool fiber, roving, and yarn supplies. Open lection of Swarovski crystal; Miyuki seed beads and kits; Czech, Vene- fabricated silver and gold-filled findings, Bali beads, metalsmithing
beading; classes available. Mon–Sat 10–5. tian, and artist-made glass; PMC; and fusing. Great classes! Great tools, beading supplies, natural and man-made strands. Catalog avail-
131 S. Water St. (Corbin Milll) (816) 415-8750 service! It takes Extraordinary Beads to make exceptional jewelry! Tue, able online or at any of our 3 store locations; Gallup, Albuquerque,
Wed, Thu, Sat 10–6; Fri 10–7:30; Sun 12–5. Come in! or Flagstaff. Mon–Sat 8:30–6.
Lady Bug Beads–St. Louis 2 E. Main St. (908) 735-6797 1907 W. 66 Ave. (800) 545-7968
www.ladybugbeads.net
Midwest’s premier bead shop. 3,000+ seed beads including Toho,
Jubili Beads & Yarns®–Collingswood The Beading Heart of Santa Fe–Santa Fe
Aiko, Czech, and Delicas. Full selection of Swarovski and semiprecious
www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com www.beadingheartof santafe.com
Everything you need under one roof! Fabulous full-service source for
stones. Pearls always on special. U.S. distributor for the Craft Kit beads, classic and novelty yarns. Eight-torch lampwork studio, spin- Largest selection of SEED BEADS in Santa Fe as well as numerous
Company and Toho Treasure Kits. We are a teaching store. Mon, Wed, ning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, PMC, and more! Repairs, custom semi-precious strands, pearls, crystals and Czech Glass. We provide
Fri 10–6; Tue and Thu 10–8; Sat 9–4; Sun 12–4. jewelry, parties. Contact us via e-mail at info@jubilibeadsandyarns. instruction and feature finished jewelry by well-known local artists.
7616 Big Bend Blvd. (314) 644-6140 com. We offer weekly classes in a variety of techniques for all skill levels, and
713 Haddon Ave. (856) 858-7844 we carry many pre-made kits. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable
N EVA DA and always welcome beaders to our “Community Table.” Mon–Sat
Bead Jungle–Henderson (Las Vegas area) Sojourner–Lambertville 10–5:30 e-mail:beadingheart@qwestoffice.net
www.beadjungle.com www.sojourner.biz 939 West Alameda Street (505) 988-8961
Sojourner stocks freshwater pearls, semiprecious stones, Swarovski
Most complete bead shop in the Las Vegas area with the largest variety
of beads and findings. Classes, silversmithing, parties, workshops, and
crystals, Czech glass and seed beads, sterling beads, Chinese enamel N EW YO R K
beads, castings, charms, ethnic beads, findings—including our own
volume discounts. Minutes from the Strip. Open 7 days a week 10–6, design sterling silver box clasps bezel set with vintage and semipre- Let’s Bead!–East Rochester
Extended hours Tue, Wed, and Thu 10–8. cious elements. Open daily 11–6. www.letsbead.com
1550 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. G 26 Bridge St. (609) 397-8849 3,200 sq. ft. bright full-service bead shop. Ever-growing selection of
(702) 432-2323 tools, books, beads, stringing materials, findings, wire, chain mail,
The Birds & the Beads–Morganville kumihimo, Swarovski crystals, classes, and more! Relax, use our tools,
Bead Haven–Las Vegas www.thebirdsandthebeads.com and get friendly help at our in-store design station.
www.beadhavenlasvegas.com Surround yourself in beads! Incredible collection of hand-selected 349 W. Commercial St. (585) 586-6550
Nevada’s most comprehensive bead store, catering to all bead enthu- stone, pearl, glass, and shell beads. Plus, all the best seed beads, tools,
siasts. Huge selection of findings, pressed glass, seed beads. Full line Beads Mosaic–Nanuet
books, findings, PMC. Please call or stop by for further information www.BeadsMosaic.com
of Swarovski. Free classes daily. Mon— Sat 10–6, Closed Sun. and our extensive class schedule.
7664 W. Lake Mead Blvd., #111 (702) 233-2450 Exclusive beads boutique! Huge selection of quality semiprecious, pre-
411 Rt. 79 (732) 591-8233 cious and gem stones, sterling silver beads, charms and findings, cop-
NEW HAMPSHIRE Multi Creations (NJ) Inc.–Old Bridge per and brass beads/findings, seed beads, pearls, shell pearls, raku,
Bella Beads–Center Harbor www.MultiCreationsNJ.com Swarovski, Kazuri, artist lampwork, beading supplies, tools, and
www.bellabeadsnh.com All kinds of silver, gold-filled, and 14/18k gold findings, chains by more! Open 7 days/week. Exit 14 off I-87/NY Thruway, 40 minutes
“The Chic Boutique on the Bay”. Great lampwork, strands, and ster- foot, Bali silver beads, hill tribe silver, gemstone and glass beads, pearls north of NYC. Beading classes and store hours at www.BeadsMosaic.
ling findings. Custom jewelry or make your own. Classes and gather- and Swarovski crystals, beading accessories, tools, and much more at com.
ings, come by car or boat. The friendly bead shop that’s open 7 days. wholesale prices. Tue–Sat 10–6; Sun 11–3; closed Mon. MultiCreation- 38 First St. (845) 501-8295
Harbor Corner. sNJ@aol.com; mobile (732) 642-2260; fax (732) 607-6416. Beads World Inc.–New York
34 Plymouth House St. (603) 253-9010 1405 Rt. 18 S., Unit #102 (732) 607-6422 www.beadsworldusa.com
Bead It!–Concord The Bead Cellar–Pennsauken From beads to crystals to leather cords and more. Beads World is your
www.beadit.biz www.beadcellar.com one-stop shop. Quality selections in the heart of NYC’s fashion dis-
Experience beading in a warm, sharing, and creative atmosphere while trict. Mon–Fri 9–7 and Sat–Sun 10–5.
Worth the trip? You bet! Fabulous shop, chock-full of semiprecious,
browsing our extensive inventory. Thousands of seed and accent beads, 1384 Broadway (212) 302-1199
freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystal, Venetian and lampworked glass, lampwork and semiprecious, findings and supplies. Just minutes from
Czech fire-polished, and hanks, sterling, gold-filled, vermeil. Gor- Philadelphia with easy parking, free instruction, parties, and classes. I Dream of Beading–Poughkeepsie
geous clasps. Sun–Mon 12–5; Tue–Wed 10–6; Thu–Fri 10–8, Sat 10–6. 6305 Westfield Ave. (856) 665-4744 www.idreamofbeading.com
146 N. Main St. (603) 223-0146 Hudson Valley’s premier source for beads and more. Stop by for the
The Place to Bead–Princeton selection and inspiration to fulfill your wildest beading dreams!
Le Beaderie LLC–Derry www.beadnow.com
www.lebeaderie.com Classes/workshops. Kit selection available online. Tue–Fri 10–6, Wed
Quality, variety, and friendly service! The best findings, tools, books, till 8, Sat 10–4. (in Freedom Executive Park).
Swarovski crystals and pearls, Miyuki Delicas and seed beads, Bali sil- and beads: Delicas, seed beads, glass, ethnic, semiprecious, sterling
ver, huge selection of semiprecious stones, an abundance of unique Rt. 55, Ste. 107 (845) 452-7611
silver and gold-filled, Thai silver, dichroic, lampwork, bone; unique
products and findings, and no sales tax! Come find out why all roads and collectible. Classes/worktable/parties. Open seven days a week. Studio 34 Bead Mercantile and Gallery
lead to Le Beaderie! beadnow@yahoo.com; fax (609) 921-3920. –Rochester
6 W. Broadway, #5 (603) 432-2700 41 Witherspoon St. (609) 921-8050 www.studio34beads.com
Castleander Beads–Hudson Specializing in contemporary jewelry and glass. Beads, books, EuroTo-
Bazaar Star Beadery–Ridgewood ols, BeadSmith, Lindstom, wire, PMC, crystals, Mykonos, custom
www.castleander.com www.bazaarstarbeadery.com
Welcome to 214-D Central St., Rte 111... the NEW home of Castlean- glass beads. Classes for metalsmithing, wireworking, PMC, polymer,
Take a journey into the colorful wonderland of beads galore. Eclectic chain mail, glass beadmaking, design, repair, seed bead, beginner to
der Beads! We are located on the right hand side of the Drink Shoppe. collection gathered from around the world awaits you! Come one,
We love our customers... the ones we know and the ones we have yet come all, sit and stay, we’ll help you create it all. Ladies parties/birth- master. New York’s premier public access studio and store.
to meet. Come in, peruse, sit and bead; enjoy yourself. days/original kits and instructions. 34 Elton St. (585) 737-5858
214 D Central St., Rte. 111 (603) 594-0048 216 E. Ridgewood Ave. (201) 444-5144 N O RT H C A RO L I N A
Earth Treasures–Keene The Beaded Path–South Orange Beads & Beyond–Asheville
www.nebeads.com www.beadedpath.com
One of New England’s largest bead stores. An incredible selection:
www.beads-and-beyond.com
New location! Same superior selection and service. Quality beads, Open 22 years. Asheville’s first and oldest bead store. Unsurpassed
glass, stone, bone, horn, Bali, pearls, Japanese and Czech seed beads, findings, tools, books, chain, wire, and latest trend materials. Friendly, and inspiring collection of modern, vintage, and ancient beads. Spe-
castings, findings, tools, books, and classes. Mon–Sat 10–6; Sun 11–5. knowledgeable staff. Open studio, PMC, classes, parties, repair. Open cializing in stone beads and pearls, books, tools, and supplies for bead-
12 Main St. (603) 352-7192 7 days/ample parking. (Off S. Orange Ave.) ing and metalsmithing. Mon–Sun.
9 Village Plaza (973) 821-5280 37 Wall St. (828) 254-7927
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 Chevron Trading Post & Bead Company OKLAHOMA Beads of a Feather–Kutztown
–Asheville Beadles–Broken Arrow
www.beadfeather.com
www.chevronbeads.com Bigger and better than ever! 1,300 sq. ft. of seed beads, lampwork,
With over 20 years in the bead business we are Asheville’s premier bead
www.beadlesbeadshop.com hand-blown glass, pearls, semiprecious, huge selection of Swarovski
Beads to beat the band! Beads take center stage in our showroom and Crystals, ceramics, base metals, precious metals, Unicorn, Grace
store offering an incredible selection of beads, findings, wire, tools,
classroom. Whether you are looking for a rock-star centerpiece or Lampwork, Vintaj, Tierra Cast, Soft Flex, tools, classes, parties!
silk ribbons, buttons, books, and gifts. Cultivate your creative side by
some great back-up beads, our selection and service are sure to make Importer direct . . . low prices. Walk-in beading. Web store up in July.
making your own jewelry. Our friendly, helpful staff awaits you!

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you twist and shout. 230 W. Main St. (610) 683-7020
Classes/parties/workspace. Direct importer. Wholesale/retail. Mon–Sat
10–6. Call for Sun openings.
114 W. Dallas St. (918) 806-8945
Beadweaver’s–Luzerne (Wilkes-Barre)
40 N. Lexington St. (828) 236-2323 The Spiral Beadery & More–Oklahoma City www.beadweaver.com
Beads and Other Fancy Stuff–Morganton www.thespiralbeadery.com Japanese (Miyuki), Delicas, seed beads, bugles, squares, triangles, and
Bead-stringers destination! Huge variety of quality beads and findings, Beads, findings, and supplies; glass, crystal, vintage, drops. Swarovski, fire polish, window beads, pressed glass, Bali, and
friendly new staff, repairs, on-site work area, classes, low prices. Wel- ethnic, furnace, freshwater pearls, semiprecious and marcasite. Beadalon, Nymo, C-Lon, hemp, tools, books, storage, and
come novices or experienced beaders! I-40 near Exit 103. precious gemstones, silver, gold, and more! Great more! Now offering classes. Tue–Sat 11:30–6.
408-A W. Fleming Dr (828) 439-9935 selection and prices with a courteous, experienced 487 Bennett St. (570) 714-6700
staff. Check us out on Facebook!
Ornamentea–Raleigh 4327 N. Western Ave. Ph./Fax: (405) 525-5454 Bead It!–McMurray
www.ornamentea.com www.beadithere.com
Visit us for our wide selection of beads in glass, stone, pearl, and metal OREGON Our full-service bead shop offers the area’s largest selection of beads
with worktables, classes, and the most helpful staff anywhere. We also Azillion Beads–Bend and findings including Czech glass, Swarovski, semiprecious, sterling,
carry art clay silver, Kato clay, glass-soldering supplies, paper-craft www.azillionbeads.net gold-filled, and much more. We offer classes and have a large private
g supplies, books, and unusual ribbons. We will be your favorite bead “More beads than you can imagine!” NEW LOCATION IN BEND. party room. Visit our website for more information. (7 miles S. of
store! Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call for directions. E-mail azillionbeads@ South Hills Village).
509 N. West St. (919) 834-6260 gmail.com. 4223 Washington Rd. (724) 941-5112
240 NE Emerson, Ste. 110 (541) 617-8854
Cindale Beads–Smithfield Blue Santa Beads–Media
www.cindale.com Root’s Beads–Depoe Bay www.bluesantabeads.net
Everything you need to bead. Free training. Over 100 different kinds www.rootsbeads.com A newly located artistic venue. Classes available. Customers always
of gemstones. No customers, just friends that visit. Mon–Sat 10–7; Your bead headquarters in Oregon. Over 1,500 Miyuki seed-bead come first and always return.
Sun 11–5. choices, thousands of strings of stone, glass, pears, and wood. 1165 W. Baltimore Pike (610) 892-2740
150 B S. Equity Dr. (919) 934-2900 Swarovski, Thai silver, sterling, gold-fill, tools, findings, 100+ books,
classes. Open 7 days. Bucks County Beads–Newtown
Ding’s Fashions & Gifts–Winston-Salem 3150 Fogarty Ave. at Lincoln Beach (541) 764-5040 www.buckscountybeads.com
Specializing in Swarovski, Miyuki, Beadalon, WigJig, silver, gold, The Corners at Newtown Place. E-mail: kathy@buckscountybeads.
10,000+ findings, 1,000s of strands of stones. Designing, manufac- Azillion Beads–Eugene com. A large selection of semiprecious, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass,
turing, repairs, and much more. Our specialty is designing/beading www.azillionbeads.net seed beads, lampworked beads, dichroic glass. Great selection of find-
education. E-mail ding@dingsfashions.com. Tue–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5, “More beads than you can imagine!” Over 2,000 sq. ft. of beads. Call ings: pewter, sterling, plus gold-filled. We offer beginning and
Sun, Mon (closed). for shop hours. advanced classes, beadweaving classes, parties, stringing materials, and
2834 Reynolda Rd. (336) 723-3465 1011 Valley River Way #108 (541) 338-8311 tools. Stock is constantly updated.
Harlequin Beads & Jewelry–Eugene #2 Cambridge Ln. (215) 579-8340
OHIO
f Beads ‘N More–Akron-Green www.harlequinbeads.com Crystal Bead Bazaar–Pittsburgh
www.beadsnmore.biz
Huge selection and great service. Czech and Japanese seed beads and www.crystalbeadbazaar.com
bugles, Czech pressed glass, Swarovski crystals, gemstones, vintage A world bazaar of beads. Swarovski, Czech, Venetian, lampwork, ster-
Wonderful selection of Swarovski, seed beads, gemstones, beading
German, antique African trade, and metal beads. Charms, findings, ling and gold-filled, freshwater pearls, and semiprecious. Largest
supplies, books—everything for the beader. Many classes available by
nationally known teachers. Friendly and knowledgeable staff to help books, tools, classes, and more! Beads you won’t believe. selection seed beads in Pgh area. Classes and custom designs. Mon–Sat
with designing and all of your beading needs. 1027 Willamette St. (541) 683-5903 10–6. Thu 10–9. Sun 12–5.
1840 Town Park Blvd., Ste. J, Uniontown (Green) Sparkling Creations–Hood River 4521 Butler St. (412) 687-1513
(330) 899-8611 A kaleidoscope of colors! New, fun, funky, bead store. Offering a vari- PUGDOG’s Rock & Bead Shop–Pittsburgh
Bead Q!–Chagrin Falls ety of gemstones, Swarovski, Czech, blown glass, pendants, metals, www.betterbeads.com
www.bead-q.com wood, findings, etc. Helpful, friendly, experienced staff, workspace, An eclectic mix of rocks, beads, crystals, origami, woodworking, doll
Bead Q! now has Ohio’s widest selection of beads! Swarovski crystal, and classes. Mon–Sat 10–6, Sun 11–5. houses, and collectibles. 1,500+ sq. ft. of shopping excitement. Cor-
sterling silver findings, semiprecious bead strands. Classes and parties. 416 Oak St. Mall (541) 387-4367 ner of Douglas St. and Murray Ave.
8584 E. Washington (440) 708-1771 Beads At Dusti Creek–Portland 5802 Douglas St. (412) 420-1020
1 Stop Bead Shop–Columbus www.beadsatdusticreek.com Buttercup Beads–Pottstown
www.1stopbeadshop.com Portland’s Premier Bead Shop. High quality Unique & Unusual prod- www.buttercupbeads.com
Central Ohio’s largest bead store! Ohio’s premier bead class headquar- ucts, as well as the basics. Friendly, Helpful, Experienced Staff & Out- Let your creativity blossom in our cozy cottage setting. Classes, parties,
ters with over 90 classes per quarter in beadweaving, wire wrapping, standing Instructors. Everything you expect a Quality bead store to be! oh-so-pretty sparkly things, fun! No experience necessary. Service with
lampworking, PMC, and more. We offer the area’s largest selection of Mon–Fri 10–6; Sat 10–5; Sun 2–4 a smile and always free chocolate. Something for everyone. Lampwork
Czech glass and Japanese seed beads. Silver, Swarovski, semiprecious, 4848 SE Division Ave. (503)235-4800 artisan/bead addict owned and operated. Guilds/bead society dis-
and much more! NEW—shop our online store! E-mail: P E N N S Y LV A N I A counts, too!
info@1stopbeadshop.com. 2151 E. High St., Ste. A (484) 524-8231
6347 Sawmill Rd. (614) 573-6452 Reed’s Beads–Ambler The Bead Gallery–York
www.reeds-beads.com
Gahanna Bead Shop–Gahanna Unique accents for your project! Array of distinctive beads and find- www.artfxandbeadz.com
www.gahannabeadshop.com ings for designer or novice. Specializing in semiprecious, pearl, and Check out our fabulous selection of glass, semi-precious,, lampworked
Vast selection of glass and semiprecious beads, crystals, and Miyuki glass bead strands, Thai and Bali silver, lampwork, silk cords. Class beads, wire/metal working supplies, and the area’s largest selection of
seed beads. Sterling, pewter, and gold-filled findings for all your bead- and store info on website. sterling silver. We carry a full line of bead supplies and classes. Work-
ing needs! Distributor of UnicorneTM and KazuriTM beads. Open studio 32 N. Main St. (215) 540-5585 space always available. Open 7 days. Always something new!
area with friendly, knowledgeable staff. 2594 Eastern Blvd. (717) 600-8222
1024 N. Hamilton Rd. (614) 933-8948 The Rolling Bead–Carlisle
www.therollingbead.com RHODE ISLAND
Bead Paradise II—Oberlin Your bead headquarters in Central PA offering a wide selection of seed The Purple Door Bead Shop–Jamestown
www.beadparadise.com beads, Miyuki Delicas, and Swarovski crystals. 2,000 sf. of inventory www.purpledoorbeadshop.com
Check out our new shopping cart website! Scads of Swarovski, Czech, with over 4,500 items. We also carry a wide variety of Czech pressed Full-service bead shop. 1,000s of beads from around the world. Semi-
and vintage German glass, old and new seed beads, African and Asian glass, fire polished beads, findings, clasps, threads, tools, books, and precious, sterling, crystals, jewelry-making supplies. Custom design
tribal beads/components, stone, pearls, metals, wood, shell, bone, magazines. Beading classes offered. Shop Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 9–4. Easy and repair. Classes, workshops, and parties. Helpful, experienced
books, tools, findings. Open Mon—Sat, 10–6, Sun 12–5. access from I-81. staff, designer discounts. Come visit us! (on the Waterfront).
29 W. College St. (440) 775-2233 200 S. Spring Garden St. (717) 243-5300 47 Conanicus Ave. (401) 423-1231
Meant to Bead–Toledo Toll-free (877) 315-2323
SOUTH CAROLINA
www.meant2bead.com The Bead Garden–Havertown
You are meant to bead—and we can help! We offer a wide selection of www.thebeadgarden.com MB Jewelry & Beads–Aiken
seed beads, Swarovski, Delicas, Bali, semiprecious, pearls, art beads, Friendly, full-service bead store for all of your jewelry-making needs. www.mbjewelryandbeads.com
charms, etc. Design assistance, classes, and parties in a friendly atmo- Classes for all levels of experience, including beginners. Birthday par- Located in the heart of historic downtown Aiken. Enjoy shopping in
sphere. Mon–Thu 10–8, Fri and Sat 10–6, Sun 1–5. 5 rooms of beads. Phenomenal selection of semiprecious stones,
ties and group outings. Knowledgeable staff that is delighted to help. pearls, Swarovski, sterling, Czech, Toho seed beads, tools, findings.
6536 W. Central Ave. (419) 842-8183 2122 Darby Rd. (610) 449-2699 Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–4. info@abeadersparadise.com.
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 Your Place to Bead–Horse Feathers Nova Beads and Creations–Houston Beadworkz–Portsmouth
–Campobello www.novabeads.net www.Beadworkzstore.com
www.horsefeathers1.com A happy, cozy bead shop tucked in beautiful historic Heights, filled A friendly, full-service store with a fantastic selection of semiprecious
South’s best source for the best selection of Delicas, trim beads, gold with a wide variety of beads and findings. Check out our website for a stones, crystals, pearls, seed beads, and more. We carry a wide variety
and silver findings, Swarovski , semiprecious beads, cabochons, schedule of fun classes and shop online for stylish kits. of gold-filled, sterling silver, and copper beads; findings; chain; and
dichroic glass and wire.. We offer classes daily or by your schedule. 3518 White Oak Dr. (713) 868-1310 wire. We offer wonderful classes—from stringing and pearling knotting
Mon–Fri 11–5, Sat 10–2:00. to wire working, as well as bead weaving and fiber arts—taught by excel-
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18845 Asheville Hwy. (866) 228-7600

Spring Beads–Houston/Spring lent instructors. We teach a unique and wonderful Copper Loom class
www.springbeads.com for beads and fiber. A large variety of wonderful lampworked beads by
(864) 457-2422 Best full-service bead store in Texas where we feed your need to bead!
local artist Linda Campbell is available.
S O U T H D A K OTA Great selection of Swarovski crystals, pearls, gemstones, Czech glass,
3258 Academy Ave. (757) 483-7800
lampwork, sterling silver, gold-filled, pewter, and copper findings,
Moonshadow BEAD Studio–Rapid City tools, leather, books, Kazuri and Tagua beads, wire, and so much The Bead Cottage–Virginia Beach
Handmade lampworked beads * semiprecious * sterling silver and more! Classes, parties, jewelry design, and repair services offered. www.thebeadcottage.com
gold-filled beads and findings * Swarovski crystals * Delicas * triangle, Outstanding customer service with friendly faces and bead smart! Old “A Beading Paradise”—1,000s of beads, Swarovski crystals, Bali, ster-
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CLASSES * finished, exclusive, beaded art to wear * Come sit and 421 Gentry, #202 (281) 288-9116 semiprecious stones, findings, beading supplies, tools, classes, and
bead with us! Contact us via e-mail at moonshadow@rushmore.com. more—all in a “paradise-like setting.”
318 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. B (605) 348-2510 Elegant Notions–Houston Heights 5350 Kempsriver Dr., Suite 106 (757) 495-5400
www.elegantnotions.com
TENNESSEE DON’T MISS THIS SHOP! Houston’s most interesting beader’s The Bead Goes On–Virginia Beach
White Fox Bead Studio paradise has exploded into a larger new location. Fabulous eclectic www.beadgoeson.com
Travel the world; passport not required. Experience world cultures
–Maryville (Knoxville) selection with thousands of strands and full range of beading supplies.
without leaving home. Exotic, unique, rare beads and artifacts from
www.whitefoxbeads.com Low prices, friendly staff, classes available. Tue–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5.
239 W. 19th St. (713) 864-0992 around the world. www.beadgoeson.com. Experience retail in a zen
Come visit our bead store for the jewelry making supplies you need for atmosphere, wholesale showroom or online shopping. It’s always a
your next project and the must haves for your stash! You’ll love our Antiques, Beads & Crafty People BEADIFUL day in Virginia Beach.
wide selection and discover why our awesome classes, expert staff and –Pearland 2700 Avenger Dr. (866) 861-2323
superb service are well known throughout the region. Conveniently www.abcraftypeople.com
located 6 miles past Knoxville airport, open 7 days. Our crafty people can help with your selection from our full line of W A S H I N G TO N
145 Cherokee Heights Dr. (865) 980-0237 bead- and jewelry-making supplies. Custom jewelry. Special orders Beads and Beyond–Bellevue
TEXAS welcome. Classes and parties. Mon–Sat 10–6. (S. of Houston) www.beadsandbeyond-wa.com
2517 E. Broadway St. (281) 997-3600 Largest selection in the area! Great service, full range of seed beads,
Ny6design Beads & Supplies–Allen/Plano charms, sterling, vintage beads, books, Swarovski, tools, trade beads .
www.Ny6design.com Bitter Creek Designs–San Antonio
www.bittercreekdesigns.com . . you name it! Newsletter, great local, and national instructors. Mon–
Wholesale Beads showroom—Open to public. Semi-gemstone beads, Sat 10–6, Sun 11–3.
supplies & findings. Beading Class (Beginning – Advance) $25/per- A full-service bead shop with thousands of semiprecious strands and
one-of-a-kind pendants. Large selection of Swarovski crystals, find- 121 A 107th Ave. (425) 462-8992
son, 2nd person 1/2 price. —Sign up Online or In Store
1023 S. Greenville Ave.( Allen) (214) 509-6700 ings, tools, Delicas, and wire. We are true wholesalers. Come sit and Island Beads Inc.–Oak Harbor
bead with us. Many classes and parties. Fax: (830) 249-1499. E-mail: www.islandbeadsinc.com
Nomadic Notions–Austin jenny@bittercreekdesigns.com. Your favorite Northwest bead store features lowest prices in stones,
www.nomadicnotions.com 17711 I-H 10 W., Bldg. 700, Ste. 104(210) 558-0559 pearls, crystals, 11° delicas; 6°; 8°; 11°;15°; 15°, 11°, 8° hexes; bugles,;
Austin’s oldest and largest full service bead store! We import over 1 tools; findings; charms. CLASSES. Open Wed–Fri 12–6, Sat 12–4.
million styles of beads, findings gifts and jewelry from around the VERMONT Closed major holidays. For directions go to website www.island-
world! Our helpful staff offer , classes parties, repairs and custom Bead Crazy LLC–Williston beadsinc.com
designs. We have everything for your beading needs. www.beadcrazyvt.com 5040 N. Rodgers Rd.. (360) 707-0181
3010 W. Anderson Ln. (512) 454-0001 Northern Vermont’s only full-service bead store. Beads of all types,
Wynwoods Gallery & Studio
Bead Fountain–College Station shapes, and sizes—tubes, strands, singles. Stringing materials, books,
–Port Townsend
www.MyBeadShop.net tools, containers, charms, watches, findings. Birthday and adult par-
ties. Evening classes. Instruction always available. www.wynwoods.com
Need beads? Go to the source: Bead Fountain, Aggieland’s full-service
21 Tafts Corners Shopping Center (802) 288-9666 A beautiful and unique bead shop that has everything the beader could
bead shop. High-quality findings, seed beads, crystals, pearls, stones,
need or want. Also, a line of sterling charms and components designed
silver, and glass beads. Trollbeads silver dealer. Buy classes and patterns VIRGINIA by the shop’s owner, Lois. Daily 10–7.
online.
Studio Baboo® “A Big Little Bead Store” 940 Water St. (360) 385-6131
1804-D Brothers Blvd. (979) 694-2323
Splendor in the Grass–Dallas –Charlottesville Beyond Beads Gallery–Spokane
www.studiobaboo.com www.beyondbeads.com
www.beadsofsplendor.com Full-service bead store with a huge selection of Delicas, seed beads, Home of inspiration and creative minds. Huge selection of Japanese
$25 beginning beading classes. Jewelry supplies, findings, Swarovski,
glass, semi-precious, pearls, and more! Annual seminars with nation- and Czech beads, Swarovski crystal, and findings ranging from base
Czech glass, and semiprecious beads. Unique selection of finished
ally known artists. Your source for French beaded flower supplies and metal to sterling gold-filled. Classes for every level of beader. Open 7
pendants. Mon–Fri 11–6, Sat 10–5, Closed Sun.
the Fabulous Flowers seminar with Donna Dickt. Visit our website for days a week.
1900 Abrams Pkwy. At La Vista. (214) 824-2777 complete details www.studiobaboo.com. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 12021 E. Sprague (509) 891-8653
The Artful Bead–Dallas 10–5; Thu 11–7; Sun 12–4. (On the Downtown Mall)
Rings & Things Wholesale–Spokane
www.artfulbead.com 321 E. Main St. (434) 244-2905
Visit our Spokane, WA, warehouse for hands-on access to our entire
Huge selection of semiprecious, silver, glass, and seed beads. Sign up Gu’s Haus of Beads–Chesapeake line of cataloged items (everything in our print catalog and online
for classes online. Mon–Sat 10–6.
www.hausofbeads.com store) plus special cash and carry gemstones, red-tagged sale items,
2501 N. Josey Ln., #116 (Carrollton) Huge selection of glass beads, pearls, and Swarovski crystals. Beautiful African art, and more! Reseller Permit or $50 minimum purchase
(972) 242-8949 jewelry. “You can do it” is our motto. FREE beginner class. Custom- required Mon–Fri 10–6 (except first Tue of each month). First Tuesday
The Artful Bead–Fort Worth ers love our mix of Southern hospitality and European charm—FREE of each month noon–6, Sat 11–4.
www.artfulbead.com “Monday Nite at Gu’s” with a new project every week. 304 E. 2nd Ave. (509) 252-2900
Variety is the key. Large selection of seed beads, semiprecious, find- 701 N. Battlefield Blvd. (757) 549-5124
Wonders of the World Beadshop–Spokane
ings, crystals, pressed glass. Classes available. Mon–Sat 10–6. Located Beads on Parade–Fredericksburg Best little bead shop in Spokane. Incredible gemstones, crystals,
in the Wedgewood Village Shopping Center, call for directions.
www.beadparade.com charms, seed beads, chain, findings, and books for your creative needs.
5304 Trail Lake Dr. (817) 294-2903 Just getting started or a pro, come be inspired by our huge selection Friendly staff and great prices. Make us your first stop! In the historic
Beadoholique–Houston of Czech glass, seed beads, silver, pewter, pearls, semiprecious stone, Flour Mill.
www.beadoholique.net and Swarovski. Great prices and the friendliest staff in town. Classes 621 W. Mallon, Ste. 412 (509) 325-2867
Fabulous selection of gemstones, pearls, Swarovski, silver, Delicas, ongoing.
findings, tools, books, and classes. Now carrying silver metal clay and 10013 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Ste. 105 WISCONSIN
dichroic glass-making supplies. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. (540) 710-0705 Bead Bucket–Door County
8220 Louetta, #124, Spring (281) 257-0510 Bead Haven–Hampton www.themotherbead.com
14315 Cypress Rosehill #110, Houston www.beadhavenva.com Established in 1997. Under same ownership as The Mother Bead and
(281) 256-0904 Tidewater’s premiere bead store has moved and shopping is better
just as fabulous. Offering outside bead classes. Daily 10–8 in the sum-
mer. Weekends only May–Oct.
than ever! Open 7 days a week, we offer quality and variety. Our large
classroom is a nice place for parties, workshops, classes, and other
Hwy. 42, Ephraim (920) 854-7047
gatherings.
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 The Mother Bead–Green Bay POCO Creations & Beads–Winnipeg Texas
www.themotherbead.com www.pocobeads.com
A well-organized, extensive inventory in a welcoming environment. Your full-service bead store. Freshwater pearls, gemstones, porcelain, Dallas Bead Society
Helpful, knowledgeable, and professional staff. Classes and demon- metal, wood, Swarovski, glass, shell; sold by strand or individually. E-mail: beadinginfo@gmail.com
strations. Always something new. Call for newsletter. Established 1998. Findings, wire, tools, books, Jewelry Workshop Kits, magazines, dis-
419 Dousman (920) 437-2821 plays. Workshops, private parties, custom design, repairs, handmade
Web address: www.dallasbead.org
consignment jewelry. Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallas-

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Knot Just Beads®–Greenfield 575 Archibald St. (204) 219-2528 beadsociety/
www.knotjustbeads.com
Seed beads: 5° to 15° Japanese and Czech, Delicas, unique stone beads. Join DBS for camaraderie, learning and sharing the
Pearls: Keshi and freshwater. Vintage: beads, sequins, and cabochons.
Robert Jennik lampwork. Innovative classes. Thu 10–6, Fri 10–5, Sat
CLASSIFIED WORD love of beads. Meetings are the first Saturday of the
month, subject to holidays. We gather at 10 am and have
10–5, Sun 11–4. a short meeting at 10:30 followed by a program. Bring
4309 S. 76th St. (414) 771-8360 Instruction your lunch and stay after the program for open beading
until 4 pm. Check out our website or Yahoo group for
Bead Bin–Madison INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS for polymer clay, Pre- specifics on meeting dates, location and programs. DBS
www.beadbinmadison.com cious Metal Clay, and bead weaving. Online catalog
We have expanded! More beads! Offering gemstones, Swarovski crys- brings in national teachers twice a year and regional
available at www.abbadabbavideo.com. Order online, teachers more frequently. We can’t wait to meet you.
tals, sterling, gold-filled, pearls, seed beads 6°–15°, full line of Delicas,
and more. Helpful, expert staff. Open 7 days—easy parking.
toll-free (877) 744-0002 or (603) 744-0002 abba
402 Westgate Mall (608) 274-0104 dabba Productions LLC.
JSM Bead Coop–Sheboygan
Canada
www.jsmbeadcoop.com
Sheboygan County’s bead store! Offering a wide variety of beads, find-
SchoolsEducation Toronto Bead Society
233-253 College St. (mail only)
ings, tools, books, and more. Workspace, tools, and a friendly, knowl-
WILLIAM HOLLAND LAPIDARY SCHOOL of
Arts. PO Box 980, Young Harris, GA 30582. Call for Toronto, ON, Canada M5T 1R4
edgeable staff available—create right in the store! Classes and special
events. Tue–Sat 10–7. information (706) 379-2126; lapidary@windstream. Info and message line: (416) 264-8999
931 N. 8th St. (920) 208-BEAD (2323) net; www.lapidaryschool.org. Week-long classes. Class- E-mail: info@torontobeadsociety.org
es from April–October. Web address: www.torontobeadsociety.org
Meant to Bead–Sun Prairie
www.Meant-to-Bead.com Meetings 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m., September–June.
Full-service bead shop. Featuring classes, large selection of beads,
books, tools, etc. Specializing in PMC, semiprecious stone and vintage
Shows Ryerson University, 380 Victoria Street (East of Yonge,
between College and Dundas), Toronto Bead Society
beads. Mon–Fri 10–8; Sat 10–5; Sun 12–4. BEAD SHOWS IN SOUTHEAST FL (just north of has a fair twice a year, 1st weekend in May and 2nd week-
1264 W. Main St. (608) 837-5900 Orlando) Dates and locations on our website, www. end in November. All info on our website, under Fairs.
thedownthestreetbeadshow.com or (866) 667-3232
ECLECTICA–Brookfield (bead, soldering, cold fusion, fused glass, PMC, and
www.eclecticabeads.com
Specializing in Austrian crystals, unusual stone beads, exquisite pearls,
wire-wrapping classes offered at most shows). BEAD BROWSER
CZ’s & PMC -related products, vintage reproduction beads. PMC www.beadaddict.ca
certification, wire work, beading & specialty classes. Mon–Fri 10–8,
Sat 10–5, Sun 12–4.
BEAD SOCIETIES Working professionally with beads for over a decade, we feature
classroom-tested, originally designed beaded jewellery kits complete
18900 W. Bluemound Rd. (262) 641-0910 with illustrated instructions and all components. Online ordering
CANADA
California featuring PayPal at www.beadaddict.ca.
Bead Society of San Diego County www.breabeadworks.com
Capilano Rock & Gem PO Box 17560
–North Vancouver, BC Full-service bead store and hot-glass studio. Largest selection of
San Diego, CA 92177 beads and gemstones in the area. Workshops and studio rental avail-
www.capilanorock.ca able daily.
Stone beads, pearls, Swarovski, Czech glass, sterling silver/gold-filled Web address: www.sdbeadsociety.org
findings and chains. Distributors for Grobet, EuroTool, Pepe Tools, Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month, excluding July www.FusionBeads.com
Soft Flex, Beadalon, Lortone. Wholesale/retail. We are known for our and December, 10 a.m. at the Mingei International Your online destination for an inspiring selection, exceptional qual-
great prices and friendly staff! Close to downtown Vancouver. Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. We have speak- ity, guaranteed service, and volume discount pricing. Free shipping
1406 Pemberton Ave. (604) 987-5311 ers and classes. ANNUAL BEAD BAZAAR IS THE 1st on domestic orders with no minimum order!
Bead Box Inc.–Pointe Claire, Montreal WEEKEND IN AUGUST EVERY YEAR!! Contact
This unique bead boutique located in the historic Pointe Claire Village Donna (858) 578-2273. www.jubilibeadsandyarns.com
is truly a beader’s delight. We offer an amazing selection of semipre- Don’t miss our easy-to-use e-commerce website with ever-expand-
cious, glass, Swarovski, Delica, Thai, and Bali silver. Artistic work- ing inventory! Seed beads coming soon! Check out our beautiful
shops and friendly staff await you. Tue–Wed 11–6; Thu–Fri 11–7; Sat Central California Bead Society focal beads, vintage treasures, finished jewelry, and mixed media
10–5; Sun 12–5. kits. Come back often as we’re growing fast!
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 techniques These basic instructions are for techniques used in this issue’s projects and are from The Beader’s Companion
(Interweave, 2005). Don’t have this popular book? Call (800) 272-2193 or visit interweavestore.com.
PA S S T H R O U G H V S
PA S S B A C K T H R O U G H
Pass through means to move your
needle in the same direction that the
beads have been strung. Pass back
through means to move your needle
in the opposite direction.
F I N I S H I N G A N D S TA R T-
ING NEW THREADS
Tie off your old thread when it’s
about 4" long by making a simple
knot between beads. Pass through
a few beads and pull tight to hide
the knot. Weave through a few more
beads and trim the thread close
to the work. Start the new thread
by tying a knot between beads
and weaving through a few beads.
Pull tight to hide the knot. Weave
through several beads until you
reach the place to resume beading.
FRINGE
Exit from your
foundation row
of beads or fab-
ric. String a
length of beads
plus 1 bead.
Skipping the
last bead, pass
back through all
the beads just strung to create a
fringe leg. Pass back into the founda-
tion row or fabric.
S Q U A R E S T I TC H
Begin by stringing a row of beads.
For the second row, string 2 beads,
pass through the second-to-last bead
of the first row, and through the sec-
ond bead just strung. Continue by
stringing 1 bead, passing through the
third-to-last bead of the first row,
and through the bead just strung.
Repeat this looping technique to the
end of the row.
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H E R R I N G B O N E S T I TC H
Begin with a foundation row of even-
count ladder stitch. String 2 beads,
pass down through the second-to-
last bead in the ladder and up
through the next bead. String
2 beads, pass down the next bead and
then up through the following.
Repeat to the end of the row. To end
the row, pass back through the last
bead strung. To begin the next row,
string 2 beads and pass down
through the second-to-last bead of
the previous row and up through the
following bead. Repeat, stringing
2 beads per stitch and passing down
then up through 2 beads of the previ-
ous row. The 2-bead stitch will cause
the beads to angle-up in each col-
umn, like a herringbone fabric.
Begin tubular herringbone stitch
with a foundation row of ladder
stitch. Join the ends together to form
a tube. String 2 beads. Pass down
through the next bead and up
through the following bead. Repeat
around the tube. At the end of the
round, pass through the first beads of
the previous and current rounds to
step up to the new round.
L A D D E R S T I TC H
String 2 beads and pass through
them again. String 1 bead. Pass
through the last stitched bead and the
one just strung. Repeat, adding
1 bead at a time and working in a
figure-eight pattern. Use this stitch to
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make strips of beads or as the foun-
dation for brick and herringbone
stitches.
P E Y OT E S T I TC H
One-drop flat peyote stitch begins by
stringing an even number of beads to
create the first two rows. Begin the
third row by stringing 1 bead and
passing back through the second-to-
last bead of the previous row. String
another bead and pass back through
the fourth-to-last bead of the previ-
ous row. Continue adding 1 bead at a
time, passing over every other bead
of the previous row.
Two-drop flat peyote stitch is
worked the same as above, but with
2 beads at a time instead of 1.
Make a mid-project peyote-stitch
increase by working a two-drop over
a one-drop in one row. In the next
row, work a one-drop peyote stitch
between the two-drop. For a smooth
increase, use very narrow beads for
both the two-drop and the one-drop
between.
To make a mid-project peyote-
stitch decrease, simply pass the
thread through 2 beads without add-
ing a bead in the “gap.” In the next
row, work a regular one-drop peyote
stitch over the decrease. Keep ten-
sion taut to avoid holes.
For circular peyote stitch, string
3 beads and form the first round by
passing through the first bead. For
the second round, string 2 beads and
pass through the next bead of the
previous round; repeat twice. To step
up to the third round, pass through
the first bead of the current round.
For the third round, string 1 bead
and pass through the next bead of the
previous round; repeat all around,
then step up at the end of the
round. Continue in this manner,
alternating the two previous rounds.
You may need to adjust the bead
count depending on the relative size
of the beads in order to keep the cir-
cle flat.
For tubular peyote stitch, string an
even number of beads and make a
foundation circle by passing through
them two more times, exiting from
the first bead strung. String 1 bead
and pass through the third bead of
the foundation circle. String 1 bead
and pass through the fifth bead of the
foundation circle. Continue adding
1 bead at a time, skipping over 1 bead
of the first round, until you have
added half the number of beads of
the first round. Step up for the next
round by exiting from the first bead
of the second round. String 1 bead,
pass through the second bead added
in the second round, and pull thread
tight. String 1 bead and pass through
the third bead added in the second
round. Continue around, filling in
the “spaces” 1 bead at a time. Exit
from the first bead added in each
round.
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 B R I C K S T I TC H
Begin by creating a foundation row
in ladder stitch. String 2 beads and
pass under the closest exposed loop
of the foundation row and back
through the second bead. String
1 bead and pass under the next
exposed loop and back through the
bead just strung; repeat.
To decrease within a row, string
1 bead and skip a loop of thread on
the previous row, passing under the
second loop and back through the
bead.
To increase within a row, work
two stitches in the same loop on the
previous row.
B E A D E M B RO I D E RY
For single stitch embroidery,
begin by passing the needle through
the fabric, from wrong side to right
side, at the place where the first bead
is to go. String a bead and pass the
needle back through the fabric right
next to the bead. Bring the needle
back through the fabric where the
next bead is to go, thread 1 bead and
go back down through the fabric.
Continue. Note: Use bugle beads
between 2 seed beads to protect the
thread from the sharp edges on bugle
beads and single-stitch as one bead.
For backstitch embroidery, begin
by passing through the fabric, from
wrong side to right side. String
4 beads. Lay the beads against the
fabric and pass down through it just
past the fourth bead. Pass up through
the fabric between the second and
third beads and pass through the last
2 beads just strung. String 4 beads
and repeat.
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R I G H T- A N G L E W E A V E
For single-needle right-angle
weave, string 4 beads and pass
through the first 3 beads again to
form the first unit. For the rest of
the row, string 3 beads, pass through
the last bead passed through in the
previous unit, and the first 2 just
strung; the thread path will resemble
a figure eight, alternating directions
with each unit. To begin the next
row, pass through beads to exit the
side bead of the last unit. String
3 beads, pass through the last bead
passed through, and the first bead
just strung. *String 2 beads, pass
back through the next side bead of
the previous row, the last bead passed
through in the previous unit, and the
last 2 beads just strung. Pass
through the next side bead of the
previous row, string 2 beads, pass
through the last bead of the previous
unit, the side bead just passed
through, and the first bead just
strung. Repeat from * to complete
the row, then begin a new row as
before.
Start
To begin double-needle right-
angle weave, use one needle on each
end of the thread to string 3 beads to
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the center of the thread. *Use one
needle to string 1 bead, then pass the
other needle back through it. String
1 bead on each needle, then repeat
from * to form a chain of right-angle
units.
To turn at the end of the row, use
the left needle to string 3 beads,
then cross the right needle back
PROJECT RATING
through the last bead strung. Use Our three-level project
the right needle to string 3 beads, rating system, found on the
then cross the left needle back opening page of each project,
through the last bead strung. To is your guide to deciding
continue the row, use the right
which projects to make first:
needle to string 2 beads; pass the
left needle through the next bead
on the previous row and back Projects suited to those
through the last bead strung.
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NETTING (SINGLE experienced beaders look-
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THREAD)
Designs for an intermedi-
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Begin by stringing a base row of
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back through the fifth bead from the for a challenge or looking
end of the base row. String another for a detailed project
5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base
that requires a longer
row, and pass back through the next;
repeat to the end of the row. To time commitment
turn, pass back through the last
3 beads (one leg of the last net).
String 5 beads, pass back through
the center bead of the next net and
continue.
WIREWORKING
To form a simple loop, use
flat-nose pliers to make a
90° bend at least ½" from
the end of the wire. Use
round-nose pliers to grasp
MORE
the wire after the bend; roll
the pliers toward the bend until the
STITCHES
wire end touches the 90° bend.
Open a simple loop by grasping each & TIPS!
side of its opening with a pair of pli-
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 bead artist
Tina Koyama
LAURA BOWKER
W
hen you see Laura
Bowker’s work for the
first time, you imme-
diately notice unique
features you have never seen before in
a lampworked-glass bead. Instead of
a typically glossy surface, the bead has
a matte finish engraved with intricate
patterns, lines, and grooves. You might
even wonder if the bead is made of
clay or resin, although the heft would
give you a clue that it is, indeed, glass.
One of very few American bead artists
engraving glass, Laura is a beadmaking
pioneer in the battuto technique.
To learn this famed Italian tech-
nique, the Stanwood, Washington,
resident traveled to Murano in 2007 to
study with master glass engraver Luigi
Camozzo. Two weeks of working daily
with him one-on-one gave Laura the
basic skills she needed to begin engrav-
ing in her home studio.
A lampwork beadmaker since 1997,
Laura was so inspired by the battuto
technique that it revolutionized her
approach. Battuto, which in Italian
means to hammer, chisel, or beat,
“totally changed my work,” Laura says.
Other than small spacer beads, “every
bead I make now is engraved with the
battuto technique.”
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“I look back at my beads in 1000 Glass
Beads (Lark Books, 2004) and my work
is completely different now,” she says,
noting the shiny finish, bright stria-
tions, and multicolors that were part of
her repertoire then. “It’s all about tex-
ture now.” The texture comes from
holding each bead in her hand and
applying it to a diamond wheel
mounted in a custom lathe machine.
Changing the wheel or its angle imparts
the glass with a sublime matte finish,
subtle details, and stunning faceting.
To showcase these unique qualities,
Laura now makes beads in solid colors
or only a few colors. The beads also
tend to be larger to make them easier to
hold while working and to provide
more surface area for engraving.
What hasn’t changed for Laura is
the internal “happy place” she visits
each time she creates a new bead.
Working at the torch is a slow, medita-
tive process, while engraving requires
a different type of energy and focus.
“I have fallen in love with glass once
again,” she says. Indeed, glass has been
a lifelong love. Her grandmother, a
glass-paperweight collector, intro-
duced Laura as a young child to the
wonders of glass by taking her to a
glassblowing studio in Oregon.
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Laura has recently begun learning
silversmithing, copper electroforming,
and bronze casting. These new skills
enable her to incorporate metal with
her engraved beads and cabochons,
resulting in a new line of jewelry. She
also currently serves as a regional
director for the International Society
of Glass Beadmakers.
What’s next for Laura? Currently
selling her work at bead shows and on
her website (www.lbglass.net), Laura is
seeking galleries to represent her work.
In addition, she has been teaching
from her home studio and hopes to do
more of it in the future to continue
sharing her passion for glass. ✦
TINA KOYAMA is an artist, an instructor, and a
writer in Seattle. She was recently an artist-in-
residence at Pratt Fine Arts Center. Contact Tina
through her website, www.tinakoyama.com.
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Tucson AZ
Februar y 2 - 7
The Windmill Inn
4250 N Campbell Ave

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Ayla’s Originals Da Beads Inc M B Imports Stone USA Inc
BeadStuff Elan Max Shin Designs The Whole Bead Shop
Bello Modo Eyebeads and Gemstones Mode Trinkets by T Vintage Beads
Bokamo Designs Fibergoddess.net Pacific Silverworks Wynwoods Gallery & Studio
Contemporary Glassworks Gail Crosman Moore Prima Bead Zeka Beads
HipChick Beads Springall Adventures

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New York NY St Charles MO
San Jose CA March 18 - 20 March 25 - 27
Februar y 18 - 20 Metropolitan Pavilion Heart of St Charles
South Pavilion Top Floor
San Jose Scottish Rite 125 W 18th Street 1410 S Fifth Street
2455 Masonic Dr between 6th & 7th

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